Toss mixed fresh fruit in a sweet honey lime dressing for a bright, vibrant, delicious homemade fruit salad! A perfect side dish or dessert at potlucks, BBQs, picnics, brunches, and family meals!
Wash and thoroughly dry the fruits (be careful not to squash the berries).If you don't dry the fruits properly, the salad may spoil faster.
Peel, core, and chop the pineapple, peel and chop the kiwi, and de-stem and slice the strawberries. Transfer them to a large bowl with the remaining fruit.
Zest and juice the lime and combine it in a small bowl or jar with the honey and apple cider vinegar. Whisk well.
Pour the dressing over the fruit and toss gently to combine.
Enjoy alone, with a dollop of vanilla yogurt, whipped cream/coconut cream, a scoop of ice cream, and/or a sprinkle of chopped nuts (walnuts, pistachios, almonds, pecans, etc.).
Notes
Don’t use frozen fruit: It will become mushy upon thawing.
Tweak the v to your liking: i.e., more tanginess or sweetness to taste.
Use shape cutters if preferred: i.e., hearts, stars, trees, etc., will make a highly aesthetic salad.
To reduce oxidization: Coat the fruit with an acid (either the dressing or a bit of lemon/lime/orange juice or citric acid if you aren't adding the dressing immediately).
Experiment with fruits: Based on the season and what you have available. There are practically endless variations of delicious homemade fruit salad recipes.
Save the leftovers: Any slightly mushy fruit in your leftovers will still taste amazing in a smoothie.
To save time: You can use pre-cut fruit, though it's best to consume it within a day.
Adapt the dressing: For more flavor, optionally add a small amount of minced ginger, salt, a dash of cinnamon, vanilla extract, and/or finely ribboned mint leaves. Add a tablespoon of poppy seeds for crunch.
Check the blog post for ideas on what other fruit to use!