This Fruit Berry Salad with Honey Lime Dressing is a light and refreshing salad that is perfect for summer! This salad is perfect for a BBQ or potluck, and is sure to be a hit with everyone!
If you love fruit salad then this is the recipe for you. These fresh berries are coated in a sweet and tangy honey lime dressing, and then topped with crunchy pecans. This salad is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, while still being healthy!
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Fruit Berry Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
One of my favorite things about summer is the fresh berries. Berries are packed with antioxidants and are so versatile, that you can add them to breakfast smoothies, throw them in a salad, or just eat them by the handful! This fruit berry salad is one of my favorite ways to enjoy berries.
Why I Love This Recipe
This tasty berry fruit salad is a light and refreshing way to beat the heat this summer. It’s perfect for BBQs or potlucks -I promise you won’t regret it!
- Easy to make
- Always a hit at parties
- Perfect for picky eaters
- Looks beautiful on a plate
If you love fruit recipes that are perfect for summer, you may also enjoy this Dragon Fruit Popsicle recipe.
Ingredients
All you need to make this fresh berry salad is a few simple ingredients. After a quick trip to your local grocery store or farmers market, you will be ready to make this sweet salad recipe.
- Strawberries
- Cherries
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Pomegranate Tendrils
- Honey
- Fresh lime Juice
- Zest of 1 Lime
Substitutions
Herbs: If you cannot find pomegranate tendrils, you can substitute them with another type of fresh herbs, such as mint or basil.
Berries: If you do not have fresh berries on hand, you can use frozen berries instead. Just be sure to thaw the berries before adding them to the salad.
Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
You only need a few kitchen tools to help you make this fresh fruit salad which can help you save time on dishes. Gather these tools and get ready to make a side dish that your whole family will love.
- measuring spoon
- knife and cutting board
- large bowl
- small bowl
- whisk
How to Make Fruit Berry Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
Making this fruit salad is simple. Just follow the instructions below and you will have a delicious snack or dessert that is perfect for potlucks and BBQs. All you need is a few minutes of prep time for this tasty salad.
Step 1: Slice the strawberries
Slice half of the strawberries in half and the other half of the strawberries in quarters.
Step 2: Add the fruit to a large mixing bowl
Place strawberries in a large bowl and add the cherries, raspberries, and blueberries.
Step 3: Whisk together the dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, and lime zest until honey and lime juice are well combined.
Step 4: Drizzle the dressing over the berry salad
Pour the honey-lime juice mixture over the fruit mixture and toss to combine.
Step 5: Add the pomegranate tendrils
Sprinkle the pomegranate tendrils over the fruit salad.
Step 6: Chill and serve
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Do you want to personalize this recipe? Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Sweetness: For a little extra sweetness, add a tablespoon or two of sugar to the dressing.
Spice: If you want a bit more zing, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.
Nuts: Looking for something crunchy? Add some chopped nuts, such as pecans or almonds.
Mint: Fresh mint would add a delicious flavor to this honey lime fruit salad.
Tips
Want to make sure that your Fruit Berry Salad with Honey Lime Dressing turns out perfectly? Here are a few tips for this recipe.
- Make sure to use ripe berries for the best flavor.
- If you are using frozen berries, be sure to thaw them before adding them to the salad.
- The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until you are ready to use it.
- This salad is best served within a few hours of making it.
- You can also add in other fruits like blackberries, kiwi, sliced grapes, pineapple, and peaches.
- If you are adding additional fruit to this easy fruit salad recipe, I recommend that you cut them into bite-size pieces.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. I do not recommend freezing this salad as the berries will become mushy.ย
This salad is delicious on its own, or you can serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.ย
Yes, you can make the dressing ahead of time and store it in the fridge until you are ready to use it. I do not recommend making the salad more than a few hours ahead of time as the berries will start to release their juice and the salad will become watery.ย
More Salad Recipes
If you like salads, give these recipes a try:
- Sweet Corn and Watermelon Salad
- Broccoli Bacon and Cheese Salad
- Mexican Corn Salad
- Grape Salad with Yogurt and Pecans
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๐ Recipe
Fruit Berry Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
Equipment
- Measuring spoon
- Knife and cutting board
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 pound Strawberries
- 1 cup Cherries
- 1 cup Raspberries
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 1/4 cup Pomegranate Tendrils
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
- 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
- Zest of 1 Lime
Instructions
- Slice half of the strawberries in half and the other half of the strawberries in quarters.
- Place strawberries in a large bowl and add the cherries, raspberries and blueberries.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice and lime zest until honey and lime juice are well-combined.
- Drizzle the honey-lime juice mixture over the fruit mixture and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle the pomegranate tendrils over the fruit salad.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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