Description
A vibrant and refreshing fruit salad that combines a variety of fresh fruits tossed in a sweet citrus and honey dressing. Perfect as a healthy snack or a light dessert, this fruit salad is quick to prepare and can be enjoyed immediately or chilled for enhanced flavor blending.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- ¼ cup honey
Fruit
- 2 cups fresh pineapple wedges
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 3 kiwi fruit, peeled, quartered, and sliced (about 6 oz or 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 ½ cups fresh orange wedges, halved (or fresh mandarin oranges)
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, cut in half (about 5 oz)
- 1 cup blueberries (about 5 oz)
- 1 cup blackberries (about 5 oz)
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together orange juice, pineapple juice, and honey in a small bowl until well combined and smooth.
- Prepare the Fruit: Quarter the strawberries, halve the grapes, peel and cut the kiwi into quarters then slice, halve the fresh orange wedges or mandarin oranges, and keep the blackberries and blueberries whole.
- Combine Fruit and Dressing: Place all the prepared fruit in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the fruit and gently toss to ensure all fruit pieces are evenly coated without bruising the berries.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the fruit salad for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. For immediate serving, it can be served right away, but note the strawberries will soften over time due to the honey.
Notes
- Because of the honey, strawberries will start to break down; serve immediately for firmer texture.
- If you prefer, refrigerate the salad for several hours to develop deeper flavors despite softer strawberries.
- Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best taste and texture.
- Adjust the amount of honey if you prefer a less sweet dressing.
- Gently toss the fruit to avoid crushing delicate berries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
