Up your side dish game with this quick and crowd-friendly recipe for The Best Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing.
That big ol’ bowl of rainbow-colored juiciness was a total accident. I actually shot the above photo with my iPhone and after sharing it on Instagram, I realized quite quickly that sometimes the simplest of recipes can be the biggest of hits.
I was inundated with requests for the recipe, and since I am never one to deny the culinarily curious, I present to you The Best Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing!
I brought this fruit salad as a super last-minute potluck addition for a friend’s brunch and, call me crazy, but it was gone before the platter of bacon!
I’ve awarded it the title of “The Best Fruit Salad” because it encompasses everything you want in this side dish staple:
- A rainbow of color
- A refreshing crunch
- A balance of sweetness and tanginess
You can serve it as is or layer it up with yogurt for the ultimate parfait. Best of all, we’re talking about a fruit salad here, not nuclear fission, so use this recipe as a basic template but feel free to swap in whatever fruit is in season to really make the most of this dish 365 days a year.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries or raspberries
- 1 1/2 cups diced cantaloupe
- 1 1/2 cups diced pineapple
- 1 1/2 cups diced honeydew melon
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup halved grapes
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
- 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Fresh mint, for garnishing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together the strawberries, cantaloupe, pineapple, honeydew melon, blueberries, grapes and pomegranate arils.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime zest and lime juice. Add the dressing to the bowl with the fruit and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately or store, covered securely with plastic wrap, in the fridge.
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Loved this recipe! I used a few different fruits and added just a pinch of salt to the dressing, but all-in-all this is a beautiful and tasty twist on the classic fruit salad.
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Erin!
Just Wow! That dressing is absolutely killer. I am a huge lime fan and the honey (I used orange blossom) tempers it so well. More than the sum of its parts, so simple yet effective. I used late season watermelon and cantaloupe and dressing those lightly did a lot for off-peak fruit. Added grapes, kiwi, blueberries, raspberries and pom airels on a very large oversized platter in layers that created a mountain that took everyone’s breath away. I never before dressed fruit salad but I’m a convert. I will now need to explore your site in depth.
This is what I love to read, Anne! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, and welcome to Just a Taste! :)
Simple and delicious. Not much more need be said.
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Mady!
I made this last night, with a bit of hesitation. Due to fact that I’m not a big lime fan. But after reading the reviews I thought I would give it a try.
I am so glad I did, just delicious and the lime … just but the finesse to it. Just goes to show you how not to judge anything without first knowing.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Rhonda!
I made the fruit salad with honey-lime dressing minus the pomegranate and it was delicious. Thank you just a taste. Next time in going to add white peaches
I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe, Marvette!
Great for Memorial Day get together. Looking forward to eating it .
Thanks again Kelly!
Pat
You are so welcome, Pat! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Can you use lemon instead of limes & some frozen fruit?
Absolutely, Sheila!
Love making this salad….great fruit combos and delicious dressing. I make what I have on hand…apples, pears, raisins….. Thanks for a great recipe!
You are so welcome, Ann! I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying it!
I made this last weekend for a neighborhood brunch. Winner, winner! Thank you!
You are so welcome, Mary! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Weights as well as volumes please. The majority of the world isn’t American.
Hi Neil – I don’t provide metric conversions for my recipes, as I cannot guarantee they would be 100% accurate without being tested. However, you are welcome to use an online converter. :)
I made this a few years ago and we all loved it .. lost the recipe .. so thanks again!
So glad you found the recipe again, Jo!
How far in advance can this be made? Will it be ok to make a day before a gathering?
Absolutely, Thea! I often whip it up a day in advance and toss it with the honey-lime dressing then keep it covered in the fridge until it’s ready to serve. The added chill time amplifies the flavors. :)
Amazing and tangy. The best recipe out there for fruit salad. Thank you!
You are so welcome, Tonya! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
I didn’t have all the fruit for this recipe but I used what I had. Fortunately I had pomegranate arils because they added a nice fresh pop of flavor. Served with Jalapeño brats. I will definitely make this again. So easy and delicious. Thank You!
You are so welcome, Freya! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
My go to fruit recipe for family gatherings and work pot luck. Making for the 3rd time in 3 months. This time for a Father’s Day brunch. We love it so much.
Yay! I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Colleen!
Excellent and the dressing is the best, fresh and tangy. I tried it with maple syrup instead of honey and it’s yummy
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Camille!