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Fresh Family Fruit Salad Recipe Perfect for a Crowd Easy and Juicy

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A juicy, colorful fruit salad perfect for gatherings, featuring a fresh honey-lime dressing and a mix of crisp and soft fruits. Easy to prepare and loved by kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned in juice, drained)
  • 2 cups seedless grapes, halved
  • 2 medium apples, cored and chopped (Honeycrisp preferred)
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 orange, segmented and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash all the fruit thoroughly. Hull and halve the strawberries, peel and slice the kiwis, core and chop the apples, segment and chop the orange, halve the grapes, and drain pineapple chunks if using canned. Place all the prepared fruit into a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, fresh lime juice, orange juice, and lime zest until well combined. Chop the fresh mint leaves finely and stir into the dressing. If skipping mint, add a splash of vanilla extract for a different flavor twist.
  3. Pour the dressing evenly over the fruit. Using a wooden or silicone spoon, gently fold the dressing into the fruit to coat everything without mashing.
  4. Optional: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
  5. Just before serving, give the salad one more gentle toss and sprinkle with a few whole mint leaves for garnish. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Chop apples just before serving to prevent browning. Use gentle folding motions to avoid bruising fruit. Fresh citrus juice is preferred over bottled. Mint adds freshness but can be substituted with basil or ginger. Adjust honey amount based on fruit sweetness. Salad can be chilled for 30 minutes to meld flavors but is also delicious served immediately.

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