Honey Lime Fruit Salad

This honey lime fruit salad combines fresh berries, pineapple, grapes, and more with a zesty honey lime dressing. It’s light, colorful and full of juicy fresh fruit flavor.

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Why You’ll Love It           

Easy to make: Just chop, mix and toss the fresh fruit with a simple dressing.
Naturally sweet: No added sugar needed thanks to the ripe fruit.
Bright and refreshing: The lime and honey dressing enhances every bite.
Customizable: Use your favorite seasonal fruits or what you have on hand.
Perfect for sharing: A nutritious treat for brunches, potlucks or summer parties.
Gluten-free: There’s no gluten in this delicious fruit salad. If you use lime juice instead of Greek yogurt, it’s also dairy-free.

Fresh Fruit Salad Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Strawberries: Fresh strawberries add sweetness, color and soft texture.
Kiwis: Bring a tart, tropical flavor and bright green hue.
Red grapes: Juicy and crisp, perfect for balance and bite. If you only have green seedless grapes, they’re also fine.
Blueberries: Fresh blueberries add a burst of sweetness and vibrant color.
Pineapple: Sweet, tangy and juicy with a tropical touch.
Mandarin oranges: Offer citrus brightness and soft texture.
Mangoes: Smooth, sweet and rich in flavor.
Lime juice: Adds acidity and freshness to balance the sweetness. Fresh lime juice is recommended for the best flavor, but bottled works in a pinch.
Honey: Naturally sweetens and ties the flavors together.
Vanilla Greek yogurt (optional): Creates a creamy version of the dressing.
Fresh mint leaves: Optional garnish that adds a fresh, herbal note.

How to Make Honey Lime Rainbow Fruit Salad

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Prepare the fruit: Wash, peel and chop the summer fruit, then place in a large mixing bowl.
Mix the dressing: Whisk together lime juice and honey, or yogurt and honey for a creamy version.
Combine and toss: Pour the dressing over the fruit and gently toss to evenly coat all the different fruit in the dressing.
Chill before serving: Refrigerate to let flavors blend, and toss again before serving.

Substitutions and Variations

Use different fruit: Try fresh peaches, nectarines, green grapes, or blackberries for a twist.
Make it creamy: Swap lime juice for Greek yogurt to create a tangy, creamy version. You can use plain yogurt or flavored yogurt. Vanilla yogurt is really good in this simple fruit salad. Another idea is to use the juice of one lime plus half a cup of Greek yogurt for the best of both worlds!
Lime juice: The tangy honey lime dressing is delicious but you could swap the lime for lemon.
Add lime zest: For extra citrus punch, mix a little zest into the dressing.
Add crunch: Sprinkle with chopped nuts or shredded coconut just before serving.
Add a topping: When ready to serve, you could add a scoop of ice cream or some whipped cream on top.
Make it vegan: Don’t use Greek yogurt and swap the honey for a sweetener made without animal products, such as maple syrup or agave nectar.

Serving Suggestions

With brunch: Enjoy baked eggs en cocotte, hash brown breakfast casserole or breakfast tacos with a bowl of this easy fruit salad. 
For dessert: Pair this easy fruit salad recipe with cherry pie cookies or carrot cake cupcakes or serve it as it is. 

How to Store Fruit Salad

Store: This fresh fruit salad is best served the same day you make it but leftover fruit salad will keep for up to 2 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Freeze: Don’t freeze this. The fruit would just thaw out mushy and watery.