What is the secret to a good fruit salad?

Fresh, ripe fruit makes the biggest difference. Also, dry the washed fruit well before mixing it. Then, add a light dressing shortly before serving. This keeps the fruit juicy and lets its natural flavor stand out.

What fruits are best in fruit salad?

Strawberries, pineapple, grapes, blueberries, kiwi, mandarins, and mango work very well together. Also, you can use blackberries, oranges, watermelon, peaches, or nectarines. Choose ripe fruit with different colors and textures for a more interesting bowl.

What fruits should not be mixed in a fruit salad?

You do not need to completely avoid any common fruit. However, some fruits soften faster than others. Bananas, apples, and raspberries can lose their texture quickly. Therefore, add them shortly before serving instead of adding them far in advance.

What is the best recipe for fresh fruit salad?

A simple mix of ripe seasonal fruit and a light honey-lime dressing makes a great fresh fruit salad. This Best Fruit Salad combines strawberries, pineapple, grapes, blueberries, kiwi, mandarins, and mango. Then, honey, lime juice, and lime zest add a sweet and tangy finish.

Best Fruit Salad Recipe : Colorful Easy Summer Feast

Description

Best Fruit Salad combines colorful, juicy fresh fruit with a sweet, bright, and tangy honey-lime dressing. It takes just 20 minutes to prepare and serves 10, making it perfect for lunch, brunch, potlucks, summer gatherings, and make-ahead entertaining.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cubed, about 2 1/2 cups

2 cups seedless grapes

2 cups blueberries

4 kiwis, peeled and sliced

3 mandarin oranges, peeled and separated into segments

2 mangoes, peeled and diced

1 tsp lime zest, about 1 lime

2 tbsp fresh lime juice, about 1 lime

2 tbsp honey

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

1. Wash the strawberries, grapes, and blueberries, then dry them thoroughly.

2. Peel and prepare the pineapple, kiwis, mandarins, and mangoes.

3. Cut all the fruit into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large bowl.

4. Add the lime zest, fresh lime juice, and honey to a separate small bowl.

5. Whisk the honey-lime dressing until well combined.

6. Pour the honey-lime dressing over the prepared fruit.

7. Toss gently until the fruit is evenly coated.

8. Serve right away or refrigerate until serving. For the freshest texture, serve the fully dressed fruit salad within about 4 hours.

Notes

Use fresh, ripe fruit instead of frozen fruit. Frozen fruit can release excess liquid and make the salad watery and soft.

Dry washed fruit thoroughly before assembling the salad.

Bananas, apples, and raspberries soften or deteriorate more quickly. Add them only shortly before serving if using.

Green or red seedless grapes both work well.

Blackberries can replace some or all of the blueberries.

Regular oranges can replace the mandarin oranges.

Bananas can replace mango for a creamy texture, but add them immediately before serving.

You can buy pineapple and mango a few days early and let them ripen at room temperature.

Place pineapple or mango in a brown paper bag to help speed up ripening.

For outdoor serving in warm weather, keep the salad chilled by placing the bowl over ice or using a chilled bowl or ice mat.

You can cut and refrigerate the fruit in a covered container for up to 24 hours ahead.

Add the honey-lime dressing shortly before serving for the freshest texture.

For the best results, prepare the fully dressed fruit salad no more than about 4 hours before serving.

Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

Blend overly softened leftover fruit into smoothies.