Tropical Fruit Salad with Lime Honey Dressing
A refreshing and vibrant tropical fruit salad, perfect for summer gatherings, barbecues, or a healthy snack. This salad features a colorful blend of fresh tropical fruits like pineapple, mango, kiwi, and papaya, all tossed in a zesty lime honey dressing that enhances the natural sweetness of the fruits. It's a quick and easy recipe that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
Equipment
- Cutting board and knife
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk (for the dressing)
- Small jar or container (for the dressing)
- Spoon or tongs (for tossing the salad)
Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 1 cup fresh pineapple diced
- 1 cup mango diced
- 1 cup papaya diced
- 1 cup kiwi peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup strawberries sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh coconut optional
- 1/2 cup orange segments optional
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish optional
- For the Lime Honey Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- Pinch of salt optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruits:
- Start by washing and peeling the fruits as needed. Dice the pineapple, mango, papaya, and kiwi into bite-sized pieces. Slice the strawberries and orange segments (if using). Add all the fresh fruit into a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Lime Honey Dressing:
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the honey, fresh lime juice, olive oil, lime zest, and a pinch of salt (if desired). Whisk until everything is well combined and the dressing is smooth.
- Toss the Salad:
- Drizzle the lime honey dressing over the prepared fruit salad. Gently toss to coat all the fruit with the dressing.
- Garnish and Serve:
- If desired, garnish the salad with fresh mint leaves and coconut. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for a colder salad.