Description
A vibrant and refreshing fruit salad featuring strawberries, pineapple, mandarin oranges, kiwis, and blueberries tossed in a zesty honey-lime poppy seed dressing. Perfect for a light snack or a healthy dessert, this recipe is easy to prepare and bursting with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 1 lb. strawberries, sliced or diced
- 1 lb. fresh pineapple, diced
- 3 mandarin oranges, peeled, segmented & cut in half
- 4 kiwis, peeled & diced
- 1–1½ cups blueberries (about 12 ounces)
Dressing
- 3 limes, juiced
- 3 tsp honey
- ½ tsp poppy seeds
Instructions
- Make the dressing: Whisk together the freshly squeezed lime juice, honey, and poppy seeds in a small bowl until well combined. Set the dressing aside to let the flavors meld.
- Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, diced pineapple, mandarin orange segments, peeled and diced kiwis, and blueberries. Gently toss the fruits to mix them evenly.
- Add the dressing and serve: If serving immediately, pour your desired amount of the honey-lime poppy seed dressing over the fruit and toss gently until all fruit pieces are coated evenly. If preparing in advance, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then toss with the dressing just before serving to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of honey based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Chilling the fruit salad before serving enhances the flavors and texture.
- Use fresh, ripe fruits for the best taste and sweetness.
- This salad can be doubled easily to serve larger groups.
- For a nutty twist, garnish with toasted sliced almonds or walnuts before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
