Fruit salad recipe with lime orange dressing

Looking for a refreshing and easy fruit salad? I’ve got you covered. I mean, what’s better than freshly sliced pineapple, watermelon, and cantaloupe, especially when summer rolls around. You, children, family and friends are going to love this recipe. And you’ll find yourself turning to this recipe more times than you think (especially if you have a lot of summer BBQs)!

Why you’ll love this fruit salad recipe

• Fruit is so refreshing!

• Fruit salad is a great side dish to bring to any party.

• It pairs nicely with wide variety of dinner options.

• This recipe has a delicious citrus dressing that adds a punch of flavor.

• Fruit salad is great to have on hand for an easy snack.

• It’s relatively easy to make – just chop the fruit!

Fruit salad recipe ingredients

This fruit salad is simple and minimal. Sticking to the main (and popular) fruit is always a good choice because you’ll know it will be a crowd pleaser. But at the end of the day, feel free to add any fruit you love. This recipe is super versatile. Here are the main fruit ingredients in this fruit salad recipe.

Pineapple to pick a good pineapple you’ll want to look for a a yellow color. Yellow pineapple means it’s ripe and ready to eat!

Pick fresh strawberries that look fresh and bright in color.

Blueberries should be blue in color. Hints of purple may indicate they are not fully ripened. The blueberries should also be firm and plump!

Cantaloupe should be mostly firm but not too hard or soft. Make sure there are no squishy spots as that can mean the cantaloupe is over-ripe or rotting.

To pick a watermelon you can lightly knock on the outside. If it makes a deep hollow it’s ripe (an old trick my mom taught me) and it has worked every time. Otherwise just look for a fully green watermelon with a small creamy yellow spot (the yellow spot is where the watermelons have rested on the ground).

Lime orange dressing

To top things off and take this fruit salad to the next level, we will be adding a lime orange dressing. While this dressing is totally optionally, it’s highly recommended. It adds a nice citrus punch and also helps the fruit from turning brown. Here are the four ingredients in the fruit salad dressing.

Orange juice, fresh or store bought works.

Fresh lime juice, about 1/2 of a lime juiced.

Honey just a tablespoon. Or a teaspoon for less sweetness.

Lastly, lemon zest to add a punch of citrus flavor.

How to make

Making this fruit salad only requires 3 simple steps outlined below.

STEP 1

Chop all the fruit and add it to a large serving bowl.

STEP 2

Make the dressing in a small bowl and whisk it until smooth. Pour it over the fruit and mix it with a spoon until combined.

STEP 3

Enjoy! Or store it in the fridge for 1-2 days.

Frequently asked questions

Can I omit the dressing?

Yes, you can simply just chop the fruit and serve it as is.

How long does this fruit salad last?

I find it best when enjoyed within 2 days.

Can I use other fruit?

Of course! Fruit salad is so versatile. You can really use any fruit you like. Adding grapes or honey dew would both be great additions to this fruit salad.

Can I use frozen fruit?

For best results, I do not recommend using frozen fruit. Fresh fruit is best!

Other dishes you’ll love

Here are some other recipes with fruit that you’ll love!

Baked Berry Oatmeal with Frozen Fruit

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Strawberry Overnight Oats with Cream

Blueberry Smoothie with Banana and Peanut Butter

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Fruit Salad Recipe (with orange lime dressing)

This fruit salad recipe is bursting with flavor and filled with all of your favorite fruits. What's great about this recipe is that it is totally customizable. You can swap or add any fruits you love. This easy fruit salad calls for five main fruits and an easy citrus dressing.

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword easy fruit salad, fruit salad, Fruit salad recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 hours hours

Servings 10

Calories 92kcal

Ingredients

Fruit

• 4 cups pineapple chopped
• 3 cups cantaloupe chopped
• 3 cups watermelon chopped
• 2 cups strawberries sliced
• 2 cups blueberries
• other fruit options: grapes, kiwi, honey dew

Lime Orange Dressings

• 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 1 tbsp lime juice about ½ of a lime
• 1 tsp OR tbsp honey
• ½ a lemon zested

Instructions

• Chop all the fruit and add it to a large serving bowl.
• Make the dressing in a small bowl and whisk it until smooth. Pour it over the fruit and mix it with a spoon until combined.
• Serve chilled and enjoy! It can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1948IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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