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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.

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.
What Goes Into Honey Lime Fruit Salad

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

- 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.

- 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
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.
Strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, mango, pineapple, and grapes are a great mix. You can swap in seasonal fruits like peaches or pomegranate for variety.
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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Honey Lime Fruit Salad
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
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.














I’m taking this to a quilt guild meeting tonight. It’s so hot in Utah right now, the ladies will love it.
Two weeks ago, we entertained with a very special dinner. I made this Honey Lime Fruit Salad for dessert. I made it earlier in the day so that it would have time to marry with the honey-lime-pineapple syrup and yet not get mushy. I made it exactly as posted. I literally saw some guests’ eyes “pop” at their first bites. Then I listened to them “singing” with mmmm’s as they ate. One guest kept asking how I made it until I printed the recipe for her. She was all smiles. Now, you can tell that it makes a lot. I put the extra pineapple in a container for later. I poured a lot of the juice into our morning juice . For a few days afterward, we put the fruit into our oatmeal and had it for evening dessert. We did not tire of it. In fact, I need to make more!
OH WOW!! That is awesome to hear! I am so glad that it turned out and you enjoyed it all!! Thank you so much for sharing and following along with me! XO
Great to know it can be made ahead, thank you.
Wow, this looks amazing, and exactly what I need, because my apartment is too hot in the summerheat. Can this be made the day before? I have a roommate I get up before, so I have to be quiet in the morning. Looks forward to trying this.
Made this exactly as directed and it was sensational. The dressing is DIVINE! The presentation is divine! It tasted wonderful. My new favorite fruit salad.
Wow, its looking delicious. I love fruit salad. I would try it for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Can you make this the day before? Would it get mushy?
This is a wonderful fruit salad recipe. I left out mangoes and added blackberries – because that’s what I had on hand. We thought the dressing was perfect – not too sweet but pulled all the ingredients together very nicely. Thank you!
I could dig in to this salad right now, Karina! Just beautiful – looks so juicy & flavorful!
Try adding poppy seeds (about 1 Tlb) It makes the fruit really beautiful and and adds a bit of Tea Room elegance. It’s the “tie” that goes with the suit, or the jewelry that finishes the perfect outfit. I promise you will love it! I shall try the pineapple – you all try the poppy seeds.
What is the Chicken Dish with mushrooms that comes up when you want people to register for e-mail recipes??
I want to make that!!!