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    Honey Lime Fruit Salad

    Published: May 27, 2021 · Modified: Jun 19, 2023 by Krista Stechman · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    close up of summer fruit salad garnished with mint
    peaches, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries in a bowl for summer fruit salad with lime ginger dressing
    strawberries, peaches, blackberries and blueberries tossed in a lime ginger honey dressing
    summer fruit salad in a bowl with honey and the lime dressing to the side with some cut limes and strawberries lying around the bowl

    This 10-minute Honey Lime Fruit Salad is a classic that never gets old. The refreshing combination of lime, honey, ginger and mint is hard to beat!

    It's the perfect side dish for hot summer days, backyard barbeques and potlucks. Fresh fruit salad is also one of my favorites for Mother's Day and Father's Day.

    Honey Lime Fruit Salad in a bowl with limes and measuring cups to the side.

    This cold summer Fruit salad goes well along with other cold side dishes such as Heirloom Tomato Salad or Corn Salad.

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    • Honey Lime Fruit Salad

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Use your choice of the freshest summer fruit that everyone will enjoy! Watermelon works great and it also works for watermelon basil salad.
    • Mix the dressing up to a week ahead so assembly the day-of is even quicker.
    • No oil in the dressing!

    Recipe Ingredients

    • Lime juice: Only use fresh-squeezed; it's well worth the effort.
    • Mint: Fresh mint leaves, never use dried for honey lime fruit salad.
    • Honey: Raw local honey is a star! I prefer Local Hive Honey, which is also the star of the show in Lemon Chiffon Pie.
    • Ginger: Fresh ginger adds a great little "bite" in the dressing. I almost exclusively use ginger paste which can be found in the refrigerated produce section of your local grocer.

    See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Substitutions & Variations

    • Feel free to add other fruit to make this salad your own. Some options I like are pineapple, mandarin oranges, grapes, raspberries, watermelon, citrus, mango, and melons. Serve alongside Chipotle Carne Asada or Air Fryer Ribeyes!
    • Add a bit of lime zest with a microplane zester to the lime dressing for an extra burst of lime flavor. Be careful not to zest the 'pith', which is the white part under the green skin as it is bitter.
    • Blend up leftover fruit to make a Greek yogurt smoothie or a cocktail! Tequila or vodka are great mixers.

    This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!

    How To Make Honey Lime Summer Fruit Salad

    Step 1: Whisk honey lime dressing ingredients in a small bowl.

    Step 2: Gently toss fruit to combine before adding dressing then toss again.

    Expert Tips

    • Make extra dressing and cut extra fruit. You can store both separately in the fridge and dress it as you need it through the week.
    • Summer fruit salad goes really well with smoked meats. If you're planning to smoke brisket, pulled pork, ribs or turkey, this fresh fruit salad is a great side dish.
    • Fill bubble waffles with ice cream then top with honey lime fruit salad!

    Recipe FAQs

    Do I Need To Use Fresh Ginger?

    I love fresh ginger, and I promise it's super easy to peel with a spoon and "zest" on a Microplane. But if you don't use it often, I recommend grabbing a tube of ginger paste. This can be found in the produce section with the fresh herbs, and will store in the fridge for a while.

    Can I Make Summer Fruit Salad Ahead?

    You can whisk together the dressing and keep in a jar in the fridge for up to a week. While you can safely store the salad in an airtight container for 3 days after dressing, the texture will slowly change. I recommend dressing just before serving so your guests have the freshest experience. But you can enjoy the leftovers for the next day or two!

    Can I Use Frozen Fruit To Make Honey Lime Fruit Salad?

    Yes, frozen fruit works well in this honey lime fruit salad recipe! If you can't find fresh fruit or it's not in season then frozen is a great substitute. Frozen fruit is picked at its peak ripeness then flash frozen for ultimate taste.

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    This post has been updated to give you more entree suggestions to serve fruit salad with, variations, as well as photos.

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    Honey Lime Fruit Salad with summer fruits and a lime honey ginger dressing in a bowl.

    Honey Lime Fruit Salad

    Krista Stechman
    A mixture of berries and fruit topped with a honey, lime, ginger and mint dressing. Perfect for any summer occasion!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course dinner, lunch
    Cuisine american
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 122 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Dressing

    • ⅓ cup lime juice fresh
    • ¼ cup fresh mint chopped
    • 3 tablespoon honey
    • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger fresh or paste

    Fruit

    • 18 oz blueberries
    • 16 oz strawberries hulled and cut in half
    • 12 oz blackberries
    • 3 peaches pitted and sliced medium - thin

    Instructions
     

    Make the dressing

    • Add the fresh lime juice, chopped mint, honey and ginger to a small mixing bowl and whisk until fully combined. Set aside or refrigerate until needed

    Cut and mix the fruit

    • Add the blueberries, halved strawberries, blackberries and sliced peaches to a medium bowl
    • Add the dressing to the fruit and gently toss until fully combined. Transfer the Summer Fruit Salad to a serving dish or refrigerate until needed. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Make dressing up to 1 week in advance. Store it in the fridge in an airtight container. 
    Use ginger paste from a tube or jar. It saves time and has the same flavor as fresh ginger. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 337mgFiber: 6gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Julie Monita

      April 02, 2022 at 10:10 am

      5 stars
      So yummy, so easy and beautiful to make

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        April 04, 2022 at 2:20 pm

        Thank you!! I'm so glad you liked it!

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