Strawberry Lemonade Fruit Salad (Print Version)

A fresh mix of berries and tropical fruits dressed with tangy lemonade and honey.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 1 cup blueberries
03 - 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
04 - 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned and drained
05 - 1 cup watermelon, cubed

→ Lemonade Dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

→ Garnish

09 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberries, blueberries, grapes, pineapple, and watermelon.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, and lemon zest until well combined.
03 - Pour the lemonade dressing over the fruit and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl or airtight container and sprinkle with fresh mint just before serving if desired.
05 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor, or serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat, which means you can prep it right before heading out the door.
  • The lemonade dressing feels like a secret weapon that makes every piece of fruit taste more like itself, not masked by sugar.
  • It actually gets better as it sits, so you can make it ahead without stress.
02 -
  • Don't cut your fruit too far in advance or you'll end up with sad, oxidized berries instead of bright ones.
  • The dressing actually gets better as it sits because the fruit releases its own juices and blends with the lemon, so don't skip the chilling step if you have time.
03 -
  • Make the dressing ahead in a jar and keep it separately, then toss with fruit just before serving if you're worried about it getting soggy.
  • If you have access to a microplane zester, use it instead of a box grater because the zest comes out feathery and incorporates into the dressing much better.
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