Strawberry Lemonade Fruit Salad (Print View)

A refreshing salad featuring strawberries, blueberries, grapes, and a lemonade dressing.

# 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

# Directions:

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. Sprinkle with fresh mint just before serving if desired.
05 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor development, or serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat, which means you can make it while the grill heats up for dinner.
  • The lemonade dressing keeps everything tasting fresh and zingy without any heavy cream or oil.
  • It actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge, so you can prep it ahead and forget about it until guests arrive.
02 -
  • Don't add the mint until the very last moment before serving, or it will blacken and lose its fresh brightness in the acidic lemonade.
  • If you're making this more than a few hours ahead, keep the dressing separate and dress it right before serving so the fruit doesn't get soggy.
03 -
  • Use a microplane zester for the lemon zest so it's impossibly fine and distributes throughout the whole salad.
  • If your honey is thick or crystallized, warm it slightly in a small bowl before whisking so it incorporates smoothly into the dressing.
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