Fresh Fruit Salad

Here’s a refreshing, colorful, and healthy recipe for a Fresh Fruit Salad that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, potlucks, barbecues, or just as a light dessert. It’s loaded with a variety of fruits and tossed in a bright citrus-honey dressing to bring it all together.

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🍓 Fresh Fruit Salad with Citrus-Honey Dressing

🍽️ Servings: 6–8

⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes

🧊 Chill Time: Optional (15–30 minutes)

🥄 Skill Level: Easy

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📝 Ingredients

Fresh Fruit (feel free to adjust based on what’s in season):

• 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved or quartered

• 1 cup blueberries

• 1 cup grapes, halved (red or green)

• 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced or chopped

• 1 cup pineapple, chopped into small chunks

• 1 large orange, peeled and chopped (or use mandarin segments)

• 1 apple, chopped (toss in lemon juice to prevent browning)

• 1 banana, sliced (add just before serving to prevent browning)

• Optional: 1 cup melon (cantaloupe or honeydew), cubed

• Optional: 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds or cherries for extra color

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🍯 Citrus-Honey Dressing

• 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)

• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (or lemon juice)

• 1 tbsp orange juice (fresh is best)

• 1 tsp lime or orange zest

• Optional: ¼ tsp vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon for warmth

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🍴 Instructions

🔪 Step 1: Prepare the Fruit

1. Wash all fruits thoroughly and pat dry.

2. Chop larger fruits (like pineapple, apple, strawberries, kiwi) into bite-sized pieces.

3. Place all chopped fruit into a large mixing bowl.

4. If using apple or banana, toss them in a little lime or lemon juice to prevent browning.

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🥣 Step 2: Make the Dressing

1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together:

   • Honey

   • Lime juice

   • Orange juice

   • Citrus zest

   • (Optional) vanilla or cinnamon

2. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.

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🍊 Step 3: Toss & Chill

1. Pour the dressing over the fruit.

2. Gently toss everything together with a spatula or spoon to evenly coat.

3. If possible, cover and chill for 15–30 minutes to let the flavors meld (optional, but recommended).

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🌿 Step 4: Serve

• Serve in a large bowl or portion into individual cups.

• Optional garnish: Fresh mint leaves, toasted coconut flakes, or a light dusting of lime zest.

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🧊 Storage

• Best served fresh the same day.

• Can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days, though bananas and apples may soften.

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🔄 Variations