The Best Fruit Salad - A Beautiful Mess

This is the most delicious fruit salad I’ve ever eaten. The honey-citrus dressing makes it sweet and slightly tart at the same time.

It’s the perfect salad for a summer brunch or picnic. My kids and I ate the whole bowl in one day!

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Ingredients fruit salad:

strawberries
Grapes
raspberries
banana
pineapple
oranges
blackberries
kiwi

Ingredients for the fruit salad dressing:

orange juice
Honey
Grated Orange Peel
Grated lime zest
lime juice
vanilla extract

Fruit Salad Dressing:

In a bowl, combine orange juice, honey, grated orange zest, grated lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract. Mix the ingredients together until the honey has completely dissolved.

How to Assemble Fruit Salad:

You can make this recipe several hours before serving, but if you have fruits that brown easily (bananas, apples), don’t cut them until just before serving. Keep a few of your prettiest fruits (I like the berries and kiwis) aside to layer on top after tossing the fruit together.

Cut all fruit into bite-sized pieces. Put them in a large bowl and mix them.

Pour the dressing over the fruit salad. Make sure there is no extra dressing at the bottom of the bowl. If so, drain it.

Chill before serving. It’s ideal to assemble the salad an hour or two before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

Crafting Tips:

Use whatever fruit you have on hand. Feel free to swap out for seasonal fruits and customize it to suit your preferences.
Don’t skip the dressing! The dressing makes this recipe and it’s worth the effort – I promise!
You can make your salad up to four hours before serving, but if you’re using fruits that brown easily (like bananas or apples), save them for last.

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FAQs:

frequently asked Questions

Can I use frozen fruit?

I recommend fresh fruit for this recipe whenever possible.

Can I make this recipe the night before?

You can do it a few hours beforehand. I wouldn’t recommend making it the night before because my strawberries were a little soggy the next day.

How long can I keep leftovers in the fridge?

3-4 days at most. I recommend eating it as soon as possible.

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A recipe for classic fruit salad. The citrus honey dressing makes the flavors bright and delicious.

instructions

For the dressing:

In a bowl, combine orange juice, honey, grated orange zest, grated lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract.
Mix the ingredients together until the honey has completely dissolved.

For the fruit salad:

Place the chopped fruit and dressing in a large bowl and mix well. If there is excess dressing at the bottom of the bowl, drain it.
Chill for up to four hours before serving.

Remarks

Use whatever fruit you have on hand. Feel free to swap out for seasonal fruits and customize it to suit your preferences.
Don’t skip the dressing! The dressing makes this recipe and it’s worth the effort – I promise!
You can make your salad ahead of time, but if you’re using fruits that brown easily (like bananas or apples) or fruits that get soggy, add them last.

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The best fruit salad

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Note: Nutrition is automatically calculated using Spoonacular for your convenience. Where appropriate, we recommend using your own nutritional calculations.

The Best Fruit Salad – A Beautiful Mess