Mexican Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
Whisk together a zesty Honey Lime Dressing using honey, lime juice, and zest. Toss diced watermelon, mango, pineapple, strawberries, and other assorted fruit in the dressing for a refreshing Mexican Fruit Salad. Serve chilled for a burst of vibrant flavors perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Fruit Salad:
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1 cup diced mango
- 1 cup diced watermelon
- 1/4 cup diced jicama optional
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
For the Honey Lime Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons honey add 1 more tablespoon if you would like it sweeter
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- Zest of a lime
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Prepare the Fruit:
- Wash and dice the pineapple, mango, watermelon, strawberries and jicama (optional) into bite-sized pieces.
- Place all the prepared fruits in a large mixing bowl.
Make the Honey Lime Dressing:
- In a small bowl or pyrex, whisk together the honey, lime juice, lime zest, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Adjust the sweetness and tartness to taste, adding more honey or lime juice if desired.
Toss the Salad:
- Drizzle the honey lime dressing over the prepared fruits in the mixing bowl.
- Gently toss the fruits until they are evenly coated with the dressing.
Chill and Serve:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the fruit salad to a serving dish.
- Refrigerate the fruit salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
- Before serving, sprinkle chopped fresh mint leaves over the fruit salad for a refreshing and aromatic garnish, if desired.
Enjoy:
- Serve the Mexican Fruit Salad chilled as a light and refreshing dessert or side dish. It's perfect for hot summer days or as a colorful addition to any meal.
- Enjoy the vibrant flavors of the mixed fruits combined with the sweet and tangy honey lime dressing. It's a delightful and healthy treat that everyone will love!