Description
Bright and fresh, this fruit salad with honey lime basil drizzle is the perfect recipe for spring brunch, Easter tables, or a light weekend treat. Juicy seasonal fruits are tossed with a vibrant honey, lime, and basil dressing for a refreshing burst of flavor in every bite. If basil isn’t your thing, swap it with mint for a slightly different but equally fresh twist.
Ingredients
1 cup red grapes
1 cup blueberries
1 cup chopped kiwi
1 cup fresh chopped pineapple
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup fresh strawberries
1 ½ cup fresh watermelon squares
Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Basil Dressing
¼ cup honey
Juice of 2 limes
2 tablespoons freshly minced basil or mint
Optional: ½ teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
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Wash all fruit thoroughly using a vegetable cleaner and drain excess juice where needed.
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Cut the fruit as indicated in the ingredients list and place in a large mixing bowl.
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In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, basil or mint, and optional lime zest.
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Pour the dressing over the prepared fruit.
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Gently toss until all fruit is evenly coated with the dressing.
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Add delicate fruits like raspberries and strawberries last, folding gently to prevent crushing.
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Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving.
Notes
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Always wash fruit with a vegetable cleaner before cutting or serving.
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Drain excess juice from juicy fruits like pineapple, watermelon, and kiwi to prevent a watery salad.
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Add delicate fruits last (raspberries and strawberries) and fold gently to avoid bruising.
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Prepare the dressing just before serving to keep flavors bright and fresh.
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Creamy variation: Fold in ¼ cup Greek yogurt or light whipped cream for a creamy fruit salad.
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Herb variation: Substitute basil with fresh mint if preferred.
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Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Do not freeze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg