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    Home » What We're Eating » Honey Lemon Fruit Salad Recipe

    Honey Lemon Fruit Salad Recipe

    Published: Mar 27, 2019 by Blair Lonergan

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    This quick and easy fresh Fruit Salad recipe with Honey Lemon dressing is the perfect addition to any meal! Fresh berries are lightly glazed with a simple syrup that is bursting with citrus flavor. It's fast enough for a weekday morning, but special enough for entertaining!

    Front shot of half of a bowl of fresh fruit salad close up

    Is it me, or are you ready for some bright, fresh produce? If there's something that just screams "spring" to me, it's a fresh fruit salad recipe loaded with berries and lemon!

    This salad looks and sounds fancy, but it's SO easy. Plus, it's just the perfect addition to any meal -- breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, or dessert!

    What fruit can go together in a bowl?

    There's not really a wrong way to make a fruit salad, but plenty of fresh berries are always a popular choice! I've used a combination of the following ingredients:

    • Strawberries
    • Raspberries
    • Blackberries
    • Blueberries
    • Grapes

    It's truly the perfect blend of flavors, colors and textures!

    Overhead shot of blue and white bowl full of fresh fruit salad recipe

    How to prepare a fruit salad recipe:

    Slice the strawberries and halve the grapes. Toss the washed fruit together in a bowl and set aside. Then it's time for the dressing!

    Honey Lemon Fruit Salad Dressing:

    The fruit salad syrup on this fresh dish highlights the delicious flavor in the fruit. It's truly the icing on the cake -- and it only requires about 5 minutes of your time!

    You'll need the zest of 2 lemons. When zesting fruit, be sure that you're just scraping off that thin outer peel. You don't want to get any of the white pith underneath the peel (because the pith is bitter), so you'll want to constantly turn the lemon as you grate off the peel.

    Zesting lemon on cutting board

    Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, honey and water in a small saucepan.

    Fruit salad dressing in a saucepan

    Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer for 3-5 minutes. The dressing will obviously be hot, so you'll need to let it sit and cool for at least 25 minutes before adding it to your fruit salad.

    Honey lemon fruit salad dressing in a glass measuring cup

    Pour the lemon simple syrup over the fruit and then refrigerate until you're ready to serve.

    Pouring dressing over fruit salad

    Can fruit salad be made ahead?

    Yes! This salad can be prepared and dressed up to 24 hours in advance. The berries will start to break down as they sit in the dressing; however, so if you want the fruit to stay fresh longer, just wait to add the dressing until you're ready to serve.

    How long does fruit salad last?

    Once you add the dressing, the fruit salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

    If you wait to add the dressing until you're ready to serve, the fruit will stay fresh for 3-5 days.

    Bowl of fresh fruit salad with lemons in the background

    Can fruit salad be frozen?

    I do NOT recommend freezing this fruit salad. When thawed, the berries will have a mushy texture.

    How much fruit salad per person?

    If serving a crowd, it's safe to assume at least 4 ounces of fruit salad per person. This recipe contains approximately 40 ounces of fruit, so it will serve about 10 people. Obviously, larger appetites will require larger servings!

    Bowl of fruit salad with a serving spoon in the dish

    Cook's Tips and Recipe Variations:

    • This recipe is just a basic guide. You can use any combination of fruit that you like. Try adding melon balls, kiwi fruit, or sliced banana. Or just pick a couple of berries. You'll just want a total of about 6-8 cups of fruit for this quantity of dressing.
    • If you're feeding a larger crowd, double the ingredients! Prepare twice as much dressing and use about 14 cups of fruit!
    • For a nice finishing touch, garnish the salad with extra lemon zest or fresh mint leaves just before serving.
    • Want a canned fruit salad instead of a fresh fruit salad? Use about 7 cups of drained, canned fruit and toss with the honey lemon dressing.

    Close overhead shot of half a bowl of fresh fruit salad recipe with honey lemon dressing

    Add this beautiful fruit salad to your Easter brunch menu, to your family's favorite Saturday morning breakfast, or to a weeknight dinner. I promise, you will NOT be disappointed!

    Other easy fruit salad recipes and ideas that you might enjoy:

    • A perfect Thanksgiving fruit salad recipe: 5-Minute Cranberry Fluff Salad
    • Mint Julep Fruit Salad
    • A creamy fruit salad recipe with vanilla pudding: "Spring Fling" Fluff Fruit Salad
    • A fruit salad recipe with Cool Whip: Pink Ambrosia Salad
    Close overhead shot of half a bowl of fresh fruit salad recipe with honey lemon dressing
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    Honey Lemon Fruit Salad Recipe

    This fresh fruit salad with honey lemon dressing is a beautiful addition to any meal!
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Keyword fruit, Salad, side dish
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Chilling Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 7 cups
    Calories 92kcal
    Author Blair Lonergan

    Ingredients

    For the Dressing:

    • Zest from 2 lemons
    • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 3 tablespoons water

    For the Salad:

    • 1 lb. strawberries, sliced
    • 6 ounces blueberries
    • 6 ounces raspberries
    • 6 ounces blackberries
    • 1 cup grapes, halved

    Instructions

    • To make the dressing, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil.
    • Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 3-5 minutes. Set aside and allow dressing to cool (about 25 minutes).
    • For the salad, gently toss together all of the fruit. Pour cooled dressing over the fruit, stir, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with additional lemon zest just before serving, if desired.

    Notes

    Can fruit salad be made ahead?
    Yes! This salad can be prepared and dressed up to 24 hours in advance. The berries will start to break down as they sit in the dressing; however, so if you want the fruit to stay fresh longer, just wait to add the dressing until you're ready to serve.
    How long does fruit salad last?
    Once you add the dressing, the fruit salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
    If you wait to add the dressing until you're ready to serve, the fruit will stay fresh for 3-5 days.
    Can fruit salad be frozen?
    I do NOT recommend freezing this fruit salad. When thawed, the berries will have a mushy texture.
    How much fruit salad per person?
    If serving a crowd, it's safe to assume at least 4 ounces of fruit salad per person. This recipe contains approximately 40 ounces of fruit, so it will serve about 10 people. Obviously, larger appetites will require larger servings!
    Cook's Tips and Recipe Variations:
    • This recipe is just a basic guide. You can use any combination of fruit that you like. Try adding melon balls, kiwi fruit, or sliced banana. Or just pick a couple of berries. You'll want a total of about 6-8 cups of fruit for this quantity of dressing.
    • If you're feeding a larger crowd, double the ingredients! Prepare twice as much dressing and use about 14 cups of fruit!
    • For a nice finishing touch, garnish the salad with extra lemon zest or fresh mint leaves just before serving.
    • Want a canned fruit salad instead of a fresh fruit salad? Use about 7 cups of drained, canned fruit and toss with the honey lemon dressing.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.7mg

    This recipe was originally published in March, 2015. It was updated in March, 2019.

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    Comments

    1. Rachel @ {i love} my disorganized life

      March 06, 2015 at 9:19 am

      This dressing sounds delicious!

      Reply
      • Blair

        March 06, 2015 at 3:43 pm

        Thanks, Rachel! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real

      March 06, 2015 at 11:10 am

      Wow...now I'm craving your amazing fruit salad...can't wait to make some for my family!

      Reply
      • Blair

        March 06, 2015 at 3:44 pm

        Thanks, Jessica! Fruit is a healthy craving...go for it! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Jen @ Baked by an Introvert

      March 06, 2015 at 11:50 am

      I love fresh fruit! This salad looks so refreshing. And the honey lemon dressing sounds phenomenal!

      Reply
      • Blair

        March 06, 2015 at 3:45 pm

        Thanks, Jen! It's definitely delicious!

        Reply
    4. Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes

      March 06, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      Looks so refreshing! Thanks for linking up at Best of the Weekend!

      Reply
    5. Diana Rambles

      March 09, 2015 at 1:07 pm

      Yummed and pinned!

      Reply
      • Blair

        March 10, 2015 at 6:40 am

        Thanks, Diana! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Love Keil (MunchkinTime)

      March 10, 2015 at 12:55 pm

      THis salad looks so delicious!

      Reply
    7. Celeste @The Whole Serving

      March 10, 2015 at 10:10 pm

      Just a beautiful fruit salad, wish I could have one in front of me right now.
      Pinned, thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Blair

        March 11, 2015 at 9:28 pm

        Thanks, Celeste! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner

      March 13, 2015 at 11:21 am

      Thanks for sharing with us Blair - I'm featuring this tonight at BOTW!!!

      Reply
    9. Reelika @Financially Wise On Heels

      March 15, 2015 at 6:50 am

      Wow wow wow, it looks way too delicious!!!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Blair

        March 15, 2015 at 10:51 am

        Thanks, Reelika!!

        Reply
    10. bel @ Mums Take Five

      March 30, 2015 at 7:44 am

      5 stars
      Looks so delicious, beautiful images well done. Thanks for sharing with us for The Sunday Brunch Magazine, So nice to see you, Bel & Eliza x

      Reply
      • Blair

        March 30, 2015 at 4:10 pm

        Thank you! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Amanda @ The Chunky Chef

      May 14, 2015 at 9:36 pm

      Fruit salads are one of my favorite things to eat, and this one looks fantastic! We'd love it if you could share this awesome recipe a our link party 🙂 https://www.thechunkychef.com/friday-favorites-268/

      Reply
      • Blair

        May 15, 2015 at 9:08 am

        Thanks, Amanda! They are definitely one of my favorites too!

        Reply

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