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Picture a fruit bowl that wakes up your taste buds with zing and sweetness in every bite. This Honey Lime Fruit Salad is that vibrant, juicy masterpiece you reach for when you want bright, refreshing, and easy fun in a bowl. It’s the fruit salad that makes everyday feel like summer.

Whether you’re craving a fresh dessert after dinner, a refreshing side at brunch, or a cheerful addition to your picnic spread, this lime fruit salad hits all the right notes. The honey and lime combo brings sweetness and citrus in perfect harmony, without stealing the show from the fruit.

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Why People Keep Coming Back For This One

This is not just a bowl of chopped fruit. This honey lime fruit salad earns its place on the table.

  • The dressing is the hero: Honey softens the acidity of the lime while still letting that citrus pop shine through, coating the fruit instead of drowning it.
  • Everything stays bright: Lime juice helps keep the fruit tasting fresh and vibrant rather than flat or overly sweet.
  • Naturally flexible: This fruit salad with honey lime dressing works year round and adapts easily to what fruit you have on hand.
  • Minimal effort, maximum payoff: A few minutes of prep gives you something that looks beautiful and tastes even better.

Works great as a side of a delicious toast with cottage cheese

What Goes Into Honey Lime Fruit Salad

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This fruit salad is bursting with bright colors and juicy flavors, all tied together with a simple honey lime dressing.

  • Strawberries: Sweet, juicy, and vibrant, they add a beautiful red pop and classic flavor.
  • Mangoes: Soft, golden, and tropical, they bring a luscious sweetness to every bite.
  • Blueberries: Little bursts of juicy freshness that balance the sweetness with a hint of tart.
  • Honey + Lime Juice: Whisked together into a light dressing that coats the fruit with just the right amount of sweetness and zest.

Note: Please see recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.

Add Ins And Smart Swaps

Want to switch things up without losing the magic? These options play nicely with the honey lime combo.

  • Mandarin Or Orange Segments: Adds extra citrus sweetness and juiciness that plays beautifully with the lime without making the salad too sharp.
  • Papaya Or Starfruit: Brings a tropical twist and soft texture that blends seamlessly with berries and pineapple.
  • Toasted Coconut Flakes: Adds light crunch and a subtle nuttiness that contrasts nicely with the fresh fruit.
  • Fresh Mint Or Basil: Lifts the whole bowl with a clean, herbal note that keeps the fruit tasting extra fresh.
  • Blackberries Or Raspberries: A simple swap for blueberries when you want a deeper berry flavour and a slightly softer bite.

How To Make Honey Lime Fruit Salad

Place the washed and evenly sliced or diced strawberries, kiwi, mangoes, blueberries, grapes, and pineapple in a large salad bowl and combine everything.
  1. Prep The Fruit: Place the washed and evenly sliced or diced strawberries, kiwi, mangoes, blueberries, grapes, and pineapple in a large salad bowl, mixing the colors and leaving space to fold everything together gently.
Whisk together the honey, fresh lime juice, and pineapple juice; pour over the fruit and gently fold to coat.
  1. Make And Toss The Dressing: In a measuring jug, whisk together the honey, fresh lime juice, and pineapple juice; pour over the fruit and gently fold to coat. If holding, re-toss to mix settled juices before serving.

Brighten up any meal by pairing this Honey Lime Fruit Salad with Greek Chicken for a zesty, herb-forward dinner contrast, Garlic Butter Baked Salmon for a light and savory weeknight plate, Chocolate Waffles for a decadent brunch pairing or Quick And Easy Pancakes for a sunny brunch where the fruit adds fresh sweetness on the side.

Pro Tips For A Seriously Good Fruit Salad

  • Chill briefly before serving: Fifteen minutes in the fridge helps the flavours settle without making the fruit watery.
  • Use ripe but firm fruit: Overripe fruit breaks down too quickly once dressed.
  • Toss again before serving: Juices settle fast, so a gentle mix brings everything back together.
  • Always use fresh lime: Bottled juice lacks the brightness this recipe relies on.

Recipe FAQ’s

Can I Make Honey Lime Fruit Salad Ahead Of Time?

Yes! You can prepare the fruit and dressing separately a few hours in advance. Combine them just before serving so the fruit stays fresh and vibrant.

What Fruits Work Best For Fruit Salad With Honey And Lime?

Strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, mango, pineapple, and grapes are a great mix. You can swap in seasonal fruits like peaches or pomegranate for variety.

Can I Use Bottled Lime Juice Instead Of Fresh?

Fresh lime juice is best for a bright citrus flavor, but bottled can be used in a pinch. If you do, reduce the amount slightly since bottled juice is stronger.

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5 from 9 votes

Honey Lime Fruit Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Honey Lime Fruit Salad is an incredible tasting and refreshing fruit salad! If you love honey and lime, you will LOVE a bowl of this fruit salad!
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Ingredients 
 

  • 1 pound strawberries washed, hulled and sliced
  • 3 kiwi fruits peeled and sliced into half moons
  • 2 mangoes peeled and diced
  • 10 ounces blueberries washed
  • 1 cup green grapes halved
  • 9 ounce pineapple canned chunks or pieces, or 1/2 of a fresh pineapple, peeled and diced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon pineapple juice from the canned pineapple, if using

Instructions 

  • Place prepared washed and sliced or diced fruits in a large salad bowl.
  • Using a measuring jug, combine the honey, lime juice and pineapple juice. Pour the syrup through the fruit and mix well. Mix the juices accumulated at the bottom of the bowl once again before serving, if not serving immediately.

Notes

The berries can be switched out for raspberries or blueberries if preferred. 

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 648IU | Vitamin C: 98mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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19 Comments

  1. Liz says:

    Delicious, served with homemade icecream for dinner guests they loved it

  2. Kimberly Souza says:

    How is the kiwi never had it. I will be making this . It looks really good.

  3. Denise says:

    5 stars
    My husband and I loved it! It was a great complimentary dish to our smoked brisket! Definitelyvwill make again!

  4. rohit aggarwal says:

    5 stars
    thank you for giving me wonderful information

  5. Luz Rojas says:

    Can I use frozen fruits instead of fresh? Either way am going to make it, thanks

  6. Abby says:

    5 stars
    This recipe was incredible! I used white peaches, red grapes, honey crisp apples, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. I also added some fresh julienne mint; It was a total game changer!!! I can’t wait to make this again!!

  7. Barbara Smith says:

    5 stars
    Made this for my grandchildren as I have them every Thursday for dinner, and they wanted something
    different. Can we all say YUMMY and will be making this again! Thanks for the recipe!