Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
Whatever fruit you have, woken up with lime zest, honey, and a little mint.
Ingredients
- 2 Banana
- 2 Orange
- 1 Lime
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Mint (optional)
- 100 g Blueberries (optional)
Method
- Zest the lime into a large bowl, then squeeze in all of its juice.
- Whisk the honey into the lime juice until the dressing is smooth.
- Peel the bananas and slice them into thick coins.
- Peel the oranges and cut them into bite-size segments.
- Rinse the blueberries and drain them well. (optional)
- Add all the fruit to the bowl and toss it gently with the dressing until every piece is coated.
- Tear the mint over the salad and serve it cold.
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About Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing is the simple, crowd-pleasing bowl that takes whatever fruit you've got and makes it taste intentional. The difference between a good fruit salad and a sad one is almost always the dressing, and here a quick whisk of honey, fresh lime juice, and lime zest does the work — the acidity keeps the fruit tasting bright and stops cut bananas and oranges from going flat, while honey rounds off any tartness. Blueberries add pops of color and a little tang, and torn mint at the end lifts the whole thing with a cool, herbal note. It's low in calories and high in volume, so it feels generous without being heavy.
The technique is barely a technique, which is the appeal: build the dressing first so it's ready the moment the fruit is cut, then toss gently so nothing bruises. Zesting the lime before juicing captures the fragrant oils in the peel that plain juice misses, giving the dressing far more aroma than sweetness alone would. Ready in about twelve minutes and easily made vegan by swapping the honey for maple or agave, it's a natural for brunch spreads, potlucks, and lunchboxes, and it scales up as easily as it scales down. Serve it cold, and let whatever's freshest that week decide the mix.
Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing?
A serving has about 151 calories — 1.7g protein, 39.3g carbs, 0.3g fat, 8.5g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Do I need every ingredient to make Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out mint, blueberries — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.