This fresh fruit salad is a joy to make and to eat! With fresh strawberries, blueberries, and grapes and a simple dressing of lime juice and honey, this is a fruit salad that you can eat to your heart’s content!
My family and love this fresh fruit salad. I bring it to almost any summertime, and holiday gatherings, and I love to make it for all of my backyard parties and barbecues. Why not have a healthy recipe that still tastes so delish and it’s nice to share with family, friends, and all of you. While I appreciate the yummy decadence of creamy desserts and luxurious main dishes, I also love the simplicity and health benefits of simpler, lighter recipes. With this quick and easy fresh fruit salad, I can deliver all the flavor that makes fruit salad pop in a much lighter version that everyone can enjoy guilt-free!
Fresh Fruit Salad
This delicious fruit salad is loaded with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and grapes that I mix with a simply sweet honey and lime juice dressing. It all comes together quickly and easily, and I have a light and healthy fruit salad that’s big on flavor, not on calories. The best part is that everyone always loves it. There’s no sacrificing flavor for a few less calories in this recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It only uses a handful of ingredients.
- It’s an incredibly simple recipe that anyone can make.
- It comes together in a flash.
- It’s full of delicious, naturally sweet flavors and just the right amount of tang.
- Great to serve all year round since these fruits are available anytime of year.
Ingredients
You’ll only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this delicious and easy fruit salad recipe. I made enough for two to three people. But, this is easily doubled, tripled, you get the point.
- 1 1/2 cups Strawberries
- 1 1/2 cups Blueberries
- 1 1/4 cups Grapes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime juice, add more for a tangier dressing
- 2 Tablespoons Honey, add more for a sweeter dressing
- Mint Leaves, this is optional but, adds a really bright flavor
How to Make A Fresh Fruit Salad
Making this salad is just as easy as heading to the produce section to gather up the ingredients. It’s so simple, anyone can make it!
Easy-Peasy Directions:
1. Rinse fruit and pat dry. ( I use a fruit and veggie spray wash then rinse off. This is the one I’ve been using for many years and love it!)
2. Cut strawberries and grapes in half.
3. Gently mix all the fruit together, trying not to mush any of it. Especially the blueberries.
4. Squeeze the lime over the mixed fruit. Again, gently toss. Now, drizzle the honey over the fruit salad. If using the fresh mint, toss that in. Once again, gently mix to combine the honey and lime juice along with the mint leaves. You can eat right away or put in fridge to chill. Enjoy the freshness!
Substitutions and Variations
- Use any of your favorite fruits in any quantity and combination that you like.
- Lemon juice or orange juice will work in place of lime juice.
- While frozen or canned fruits are mostly not recommended for this recipe, canned mandarin oranges work well in it.
- Try adding nuts for more flavor and texture.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
Storage
Refrigerate this fruit salad in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
What to Serve with Fruit Salad
The great thing about this healthy fruit salad is that it’s not a matter of asking what you can serve with it. It’s a matter of what you can’t serve with it. This delicious fruit salad really does go with almost anything. Serve this fruit salad as a dessert or side with all your favorite summertime main and side dishes.
Tips
- Choose the freshest fruit possible for the best flavor and texture.
- Wash and dry your berries right before adding them to the salad to prevent molding.
- If you have very large grapes, cut them in half.
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FAQ
Can you make fruit salad in advance?
Yes, you can. This fruit salad can be made up to a day in advance. Thanks to the lime juice in the dressing, the fruit will stay nice and vibrant.
Is fruit salad healthy?
Some fruit salads may not be healthy at all. Although it has fruit, it also has a ton of sugar and fat. However, the dressing for this fruit salad is made with honey and lime juice, so the salad is very healthy.
How can I keep my berries fresh?
Place a paper towel in the bottom of a container with a lid. Then, place the berries in the container and leave the lid ajar. This reduces moisture and helps keep the berries fresher longer.
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Fresh Fruit Salad
This fresh fruit salad is a joy to make and to eat! With fresh strawberries, blueberries, and grapes and a simple dressing of lime juice and honey, this is a fruit salad that you can eat to your heart’s content!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 1/4 cups grapes, red or green, sliced in half
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, this is optional
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, more or less to taste
- 2 tbsp honey, more or less to taste
Instructions
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1. Rinse fruit and pat dry. ( I use a fruit and veggie spray, then rinse off)
2. Cut strawberries and grapes in half.
3. Gently mix all the fruit together, trying not to mush any of it. Especially the blueberries.
4. Squeeze the lime over the mixed fruit. Again, gently toss. Now, drizzle the honey over the fruit salad. If using the fresh mint, toss that in. Once again, gently mix to combine the honey and lime juice along with the mint leaves. You can eat right away or put in fridge to chill. Enjoy the freshness!
