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Summer Fruit Salad

Summer fruit salad is a bright, colorful mix of juicy watermelon, pineapple, strawberries, and blueberries, tossed in a honey-lime dressing for a fresh finish. This easy fruit salad is quickly prepped, chilled for 20 minutes, and served overflowing in a wide bowl.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
chilling 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit
  • 2 cup watermelon, cubed
  • 2 cup fresh strawberries, halved
  • 2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup seedless green grapes
  • 1 cup peach slices
Honey-lime dressing
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
Garnish
  • 1 Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Method
 

Prep the fruit
  1. Cube the watermelon, halve the strawberries, and cut the pineapple into chunks, then slice the kiwis and prepare the remaining berries and fruit. Place all prepared fruit in a large serving bowl.
Make the honey-lime dressing
  1. Whisk honey, lime juice, and lime zest together until fully combined and glossy.
Toss and chill
  1. Pour the honey-lime dressing over the fruit and gently toss until every piece looks lightly coated.
  2. Taste and adjust honey or lime juice as desired, then continue tossing to distribute evenly.
  3. Refrigerate the salad for 20 minutes so the flavors meld.
Serve
  1. Scatter fresh mint leaves over the top and serve chilled.

Notes

Pro tip: chill just long enough for the dressing to cling—over-chilling can soften delicate fruit like strawberries and raspberries. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; do not freeze (texture changes). For a lighter option, replace honey with an equal amount of maple syrup or agave to keep it vegan-friendly.