This fruit salad is super tasty and perfect for your BBQ! It’s got fresh mint, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy dressing made with citrus and honey.
Mixing the lime and honey with the juicy berries and cherries is like a flavour party in your mouth! And if you want to make it extra special, add a bit of rose or orange blossom water. You can use whatever fresh fruits you like. Just pick the ripest ones from the market.
Fruit Salad With Citrus and Honey Recipe
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Mixing spoon
- Large bowl
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries thinly sliced
- 1 cup Fresh Cherries pitted and halved
- 1 cup Blackberries
- ½ cup Raspberries
- ¼ cup Pomegranate seeds if you want
- ⅓ cup Roughly chopped Walnuts raw or toasted
- 2 tbsp Fresh Mint leaves Roughly chopped
For the Dressing:
- 3 Large Limes juiced (about 6 tbsp)
- 3 tbsp Honey
- ½ tsp Rosewater or orange blossom water if you have it
Instructions
- Heat up the lime juice and honey in a small pot until the honey melts. If you’re using it, add the rosewater. Let it cool down.
- Toss together all the fruits in a big bowl. Pour the dressing over them and give it a gentle mix.
- Add the walnuts and mint, and toss everything together lightly. Then, put it on a plate or in bowls, and you’re ready to enjoy it!
Notes
- You can prepare the fruit (except bananas) and the dressing a day ahead. Keep them separate in the fridge. Mix them just before serving.
- Take out the bananas and store the salad in a sealed container. It’ll stay good in the fridge for 3-5 days.
- Choose ripe and sweet fruit, especially pineapples and oranges. If they’re not sweet enough, add a bit more honey to the dressing to make it just right.
Nutrition Facts:
Nutrition | Value |
---|---|
Calories | 138 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 26g |
Sodium | 2.5mg |
Potassium | 264.9mg |
Fat | 5g |
Fiber | 6g |
Sugar | 18g |
Vitamin A | 93.2IU |
Vitamin C | 49.1mg |
Iron | 1mg |
Can You Prepare Fruit Salad in Advance?
Just mix all the fruits in a big bowl and chill it in the fridge for up to a day. For the dressing, make it a few hours earlier, cover it, and leave it at room temperature. When it’s time to serve, give the dressing a good stir, add any herbs you like, and toss it all together with the salad.
What Goes Well With This Summer Fruit Salad?
It’s a hit at summer BBQs! Imagine grilling sweet corn on the cob and zucchini, and serving a tasty main dish. How about slightly spicy, smoky grilled harissa chicken? Or maybe grilled skirt steak or swordfish with a lemon and garlic marinade? They all team up nicely with this fresh and colourful fruit salad.