Description
A refreshing and colorful summer fruit salad featuring juicy berries, sweet melon, grapes, and kiwi tossed in a bright honey lemon dressing. Perfect for brunches, picnics, barbecues, or as a light and healthy dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 2 cups watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups cantaloupe, cubed
- 1 cup green grapes, halved
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all fruit by slicing, cubing, or halving as needed.
- Place the strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, grapes, and kiwi in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Drizzle the honey lemon dressing evenly over the fruit.
- Gently toss the fruit until lightly coated with the dressing.
- Refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes if desired for extra chilling.
- Serve cold and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Add fresh mint leaves for extra freshness and flavor.
- Substitute peaches or nectarines for some of the melon when in season.
- Add pineapple chunks or blackberries for additional sweetness and color.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut on top for a tropical variation.
- For best texture, add the dressing shortly before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Gently stir before serving leftovers, as fruit may release juices during storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg