Easter Fruit Salad (Print Version)
Colorful medley of fresh spring fruits tossed in honey lime dressing for festive occasions.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 1 cup pineapple, diced
03 - 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
04 - 1 cup blueberries
05 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
06 - 1 cup mandarin orange segments (fresh or canned, drained)
→ Dressing
07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
09 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
10 - 1 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional)
→ Garnish
11 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a large salad bowl, combine strawberries, pineapple, grapes, blueberries, kiwi, and mandarin oranges.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, and poppy seeds (if using).
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the fruit. Gently toss until evenly coated.
04 - Garnish with chopped mint leaves just before serving.
05 - Chill for 30 minutes for best flavor, or serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in twenty minutes flat leaving you more time for coffee with guests
- The honey lime dressing makes ordinary fruit taste like something from a fancy brunch spot
02 -
- Wait to add the mint until serving time or it will turn dark and wilted within an hour
- The fruit releases liquid as it sits so drain excess before serving second helpings
03 -
- Buy fruit at peak ripeness a few days ahead so everything is perfectly sweet when you assemble
- Chill your serving bowl for twenty minutes before adding the dressed fruit