This easy fruit salad with honey lime dressing is the most refreshing and vibrant summer side dish and it comes together in just 15 minutes with fresh seasonal fruit and a simple three ingredient dressing. Juicy red and green grapes, sweet fresh pineapple, sliced strawberries, and plump blueberries get tossed in a light and zesty dressing made with honey, fresh lime juice, and lime zest that brings all the fruit flavors together beautifully.
It is naturally gluten free, completely dairy free, and the kind of fresh and colorful dish that looks stunning on any table from a casual weeknight dinner to a summer BBQ, potluck, or holiday gathering.
What sets this honey lime fruit salad apart from a basic fruit salad is the simple step of washing the fruit in a white vinegar and water solution before adding it to the bowl. This method removes any wax, pesticide residue, and bacteria from the surface of the fruit which keeps it fresher longer and actually makes the fruit taste cleaner and more vibrant.
The honey lime dressing is the perfect finishing touch, light enough to let the natural sweetness of the fruit shine through while adding a bright and citrusy flavor that makes every bite taste fresh and summery.
Make it ahead and store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve for an easy and crowd pleasing gluten free summer dessert or side dish.
If you're looking for more cold salad recipes try my Pineapple Coleslaw, my Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Poppyseed Dressing, my Gluten Free Frog Eye Salad or my Easy Apple Slaw with Poppyseed Dressing.
You can find all of my salad recipes here: Gluten Free Salad Recipes
Instructions
Wash the grapes, strawberries and blueberries by soaking them in 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts cold water for 5-10 minutes. Rinse them thoroughly with cold water and dry them completely to prevent sogginess.
While the other fruit it soaking, core and chop the fresh pineapple into bite size pieces. Core and quarter the strawberries. Add your rinsed and prepared fruit to a large serving bowl.
In a small bowl or measuring cup add the honey, lime juice and lime zest. Whisk together until combined.
Pour the dressing over your fruit mixture and gently stir to combine.
Serve immediately or store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This easy fruit salad with honey lime dressing is a fresh and vibrant gluten free side dish ready in just 15 minutes! Juicy red and green grapes, sweet fresh pineapple, sliced strawberries, and plump blueberries are tossed in a simple honey, lime juice, and lime zest dressing that brings all the summer fruit flavors together beautifully. The perfect easy gluten free summer side dish for BBQs, potlucks, and warm weather entertaining!
Ingredients
- 3 cups Red Seedless Grapes
- 2 cups Fresh Pineapple, chopped into bite size pieces
- 1 pound Fresh Strawberries, cored and sliced
- 1 pint Fresh Blueberries
- 2 cups Green Seedless Grapes
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 2 Tbsp Lime Juice
- 1 Tbsp Lime Zest
Instructions
Wash the grapes, strawberries and blueberries by soaking them in 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts cold water for 5-10 minutes. Rinse them thoroughly with cold water and dry them completely to prevent sogginess.
While the other fruit it soaking, core and chop the fresh pineapple into bite size pieces. Core and quarter the strawberries. Add your rinsed and prepared fruit to a large serving bowl.
In a small bowl or measuring cup add the honey, lime juice and lime zest. Whisk together until combined.
Pour the dressing over your fruit mixture and gently stir to combine.
Serve immediately or store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Salads
- Method: Chopped
- Cuisine: American
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Storage
Store this fruit salad with honey lime dressing in an airtight container or covered tightly with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep in mind that the fruit will release its natural juices as it sits and the salad will become more liquid over time. Give it a gentle stir before serving and drain off any excess liquid if needed.
The strawberries tend to soften the fastest so if you are making this salad more than a few hours ahead consider adding the strawberries right before serving to keep them firm and fresh. This fruit salad is not suitable for freezing as the fruit will become mushy and watery once thawed.
Top Tip
Make sure your fruit is completely dry before adding it to the serving bowl and tossing it with the honey lime dressing. Any excess water left on the fruit after washing and rinsing will dilute the dressing and make the salad watery and bland rather than bright and flavorful.
After rinsing the grapes, strawberries, and blueberries spread them out on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and pat them gently dry before adding them to the bowl. Taking this extra few minutes to dry the fruit thoroughly makes a significant difference in how well the honey lime dressing coats every piece of fruit and how long the salad stays fresh in the refrigerator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! This fruit salad can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time and stored covered in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve. For the best results make the salad and add the honey lime dressing a few hours before serving rather than the day before. If you need to make it the day before I recommend storing the prepared fruit and the dressing separately in the refrigerator and tossing everything together right before serving. You can also prep all of the fruit ahead of time and add the strawberries right before serving since they tend to soften faster than the other fruits in this salad.
Absolutely! This honey lime fruit salad is very easy to customize with whatever fresh fruit you have on hand or whatever is in season. Fresh raspberries, blackberries, mandarin orange segments, kiwi slices, peach slices, and mango chunks are all wonderful additions or substitutions. Just make sure to cut everything into similar sized bite size pieces so the salad is easy to serve and every bite has a good mix of fruit. The honey lime dressing pairs beautifully with almost any combination of fresh summer fruit.
The key to keeping fruit salad from getting soggy is to make sure the fruit is completely dry before adding the dressing and to serve it as close to the time of making it as possible. The honey lime dressing in this recipe is intentionally light so it coats the fruit without making it soggy. Adding the strawberries right before serving also helps since strawberries release more juice than the other fruits in this salad and can contribute to a waterier texture if they sit too long in the dressing.
Yes! Fresh lemon juice works beautifully as a substitute for lime juice in this honey dressing. The flavor will be slightly different but equally bright and citrusy. Use the same amount of lemon juice as the lime juice called for in the recipe and substitute lemon zest for the lime zest. A honey lemon dressing is a classic and delicious pairing with fresh summer fruit and works especially well if you are using berries and peaches in your salad.
Yes! This fruit salad with honey lime dressing is naturally gluten free from start to finish. All of the ingredients including the fresh fruit, honey, lime juice, and lime zest are naturally gluten free with no substitutions needed. It is also naturally dairy free and vegetarian making it a wonderful option for serving a crowd with a variety of dietary needs and preferences. Just make sure your honey is pure honey with no added ingredients to keep the recipe completely gluten free.
