Description
A refreshing and vibrant Summer Fruit Salad featuring a colorful mix of strawberries, grapes, banana, apple, orange, and blueberries, lightly dressed with a honey and lemon juice dressing. Perfect for a quick snack or a healthy dessert, this salad is easy to prepare and packed with natural sweetness and bright flavors.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup grapes, sliced in half
- 1 banana, peeled and sliced
- 1 apple, cored and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 cup blueberries
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the fruits: Rinse all the fruits under cold water thoroughly. Hull the strawberries and cut them into halves. Slice the grapes in half. Peel the banana and cut it into slices. Core the apple and cut into bite-sized pieces. Peel the orange and separate it into individual segments.
- Combine the fruits: Place all the prepared fruits together in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and fresh lemon juice until well blended and smooth.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the honey-lemon dressing evenly over the combined fruit. Gently toss the salad with a spatula to coat all the pieces without bruising the fruit.
- Serve: Serve the fruit salad immediately to enjoy its freshness, or refrigerate it until ready to serve to chill and blend flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe fruits for optimal sweetness and flavor.
- For variation, you can add other seasonal fruits like peaches or kiwi.
- If preparing ahead, add the banana just before serving to prevent browning.
- The lemon juice in the dressing helps prevent the apples and bananas from browning quickly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes before serving for a refreshing taste.
