Sweetheart Fruit Salad (Printable)
A colorful mix of fresh fruits in a honey lime dressing for a refreshing treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 cup watermelon, cut into small heart shapes
03 - 1 cup cantaloupe or honeydew, cut into small heart shapes
04 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
05 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
06 - 1/2 cup blueberries
→ Honey Lime Dressing
07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
09 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
# How-to Steps:
01 - Use small heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut watermelon and cantaloupe into heart shapes. Slice strawberries, optionally cutting some into hearts. Halve the grapes and slice the peeled kiwi. Combine all prepared fruits in a large mixing bowl along with blueberries.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, fresh lime juice, and grated lime zest until thoroughly combined and smooth.
03 - Pour the honey lime dressing over the prepared fruit mixture. Gently toss to coat all pieces evenly with the dressing, being careful not to crush delicate fruits.
04 - Sprinkle chopped fresh mint leaves over the salad. Serve immediately for optimal freshness, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- The honey lime dressing wakes up every single fruit flavor without masking what makes each one special
- Those heart shapes make people smile before they even take a bite
02 -
- Cut the heart shapes at least 1/2 inch thick or they will tear when you try to lift them out
- The fruit releases water as it sits, so toss it with the dressing no more than 2 hours before serving
03 -
- Agave syrup makes this vegan friendly and dissolves even faster than honey
- A splash of sparkling wine right before serving turns this into a grownup dessert