Red White Blue Fruit Salad (Printable version)

Bright red, white and blue fruits tossed in a honey-lime dressing for a refreshing summer treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
02 - 1 cup raspberries
03 - 1 cup blueberries
04 - 1 cup blackberries
05 - 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into bite-sized pieces
06 - 1 banana, sliced
07 - 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)

→ Dressing

08 - 2 tablespoons honey
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
10 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, add strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, fresh pineapple, banana, and mini marshmallows if using.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, fresh lime juice, and finely grated lime zest until fully combined.
03 - Drizzle the honey-lime dressing evenly over the prepared fruit.
04 - Gently toss the fruit and dressing together with a large spoon until the mixture is thoroughly coated.
05 - Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour to enhance the flavors before serving.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The honey-lime dressing is a secret upgrade that makes every bite sparkle.
  • It’s as effortless as tossing fruit in a bowl but looks spectacular on any table.
02 -
  • If you add the banana too early, it turns mushy—timing is everything.
  • Chilling the salad for an hour lets the lime and honey soak in, making every fruit pop with flavor.
03 -
  • Always use completely dry fruit—any leftover water from washing waters down the dressing.
  • Letting the salad chill makes the flavors more harmonious and keeps everything crisp longer.

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