This rainbow honey lime fruit salad is filled with fresh strawberries, oranges, bananas, grapes and blueberries then tossed with a refreshing honey lime glaze. 

Fruit salad with wooden spoon.

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Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

One of my favorite things to make during the spring and summer months is this rainbow honey lime fruit salad. The fresh fruit is ripe and juicy and the refreshing taste makes it the perfect side dish to bring to a BBQ or get together!

A quick honey lime glaze adds sweetness, keeps the fruit fresh, and brings a bright citrusy flavor. It coats the fruit perfectly and tastes so refreshing. You can even use it on my rainbow fruit platter, too!

Chopped fruit on cutting board.

Best Fruit to Use

Our family favorites include strawberries and grapes but you can mix it up to use what you have on hand. You can also just use berries to make a berry fruit salad.

  • Strawberries
  • Raspberries
  • Mandarin oranges
  • Mango
  • Bananas
  • Pineapple
  • Kiwi
  • Green or red grapes
  • Blueberries
  • Blackberries

How to Make Fruit Salad

  • Prepare fruit, add to a large bowl and toss together.
  • Make the honey lime dressing by whisking the honey and lime together in small bowl. Add some zest from the lime, if desired.
  • Drizzle dressing over the top of the rainbow-colored fruit salad and stir until evenly coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Best served within the first day or two.

Honey Lime Dressing

To really make the fresh fruit taste outstanding, all it takes is a little honey, fresh lime juice and lime zest!

Lemon juice or another acidic juice like pineapple juice or orange juice will also work. The tangy juice is the perfect pair when mixed with the sweet honey.

Strawberries, oranges, bananas, grapes, and blueberries are lined up on a glass plate.

Honey Lime Fruit Salad Tips

  • Use ripe fruit. Pick in-season fruit that’s sweet and juicy. For fruit that needs time to ripen (like mango or pineapple), grab it a few days ahead.
  • Fresh juice is best. Squeeze fresh lime juice for the brightest flavor as bottled just doesn’t compare. You can also add a little zest or swap in lemon, orange, or pineapple juice.
  • Even pieces. Dice everything into similar sizes so each bite has a good mix.
  • Add bananas last. Wait to add bananas until just before serving to prevent browning and keep their flavor from overpowering.
  • Keep it fresh. The lime juice helps slow browning, and covering the salad tightly keeps it extra fresh.

Storing

This recipe will keep in the fridge for about 1-2 days. I like to enjoy it within the first couple of days so that the fruit doesn’t get soggy or lose it’s flavor. If you’re looking for ways to use it up, try adding it in a yogurt parfait or on top of overnight oats.

Fresh fruit in a glass bowl.

We love fresh fruit dishes all year long! From this turkey fruit platter in the fall, to this fruit Christmas tree to this adorable Easter bunny fruit tray in the spring!

More Fresh Fruit Recipes

Rainbow Honey Lime Fruit Salad Recipe ...filled with fresh strawberries, oranges, bananas, grapes and blueberries. Topped with a honey lime glaze. This fruit salad is very easy and very tasty!

Honey Lime Fruit Salad

5 from 18 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Rainbow honey lime fruit salad filled with fresh strawberries, oranges, bananas, grapes and blueberries. Then topped with a delicious honey lime glaze. 
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Ingredients 

  • 2 cups strawberries
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges , about 4 oranges or a 11 ounce can (drained)
  • 1 large banana , sliced
  • 1 ½ cups green grapes , sliced in half
  • ½ cup blueberries or blackberries
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 1 lime , juiced
  • lime zest , if desired

Instructions

  • Toss the fruit together in a large bowl.
  • Then whisk together the honey and lime in a small bowl. Add some zest from the lime, if desired.
  • Drizzle over the top of the fruit and stir until evenly coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Best served within the first day or two.

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Notes

Juice: You may also use a lemon or orange for the juice/zest.
Fruit: Feel free to add in other varieties, like mangoes, pineapple, raspberries or kiwi. Or just use a mix of fresh berries, like I did in my berry fruit salad recipe. 

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 145mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 130IU, Vitamin C: 22.1mg, Calcium: 14mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

FAQs

What fruits are best to put honey on?

Strawberries and pears are both delicious with a drizzle of honey. All the fruits in this rainbow fruit salad taste even sweeter with the honey lime dressing!

How do I prevent fruit salad from becoming soggy?

While any fruit salad is best ate within 1-2 days, storing it covered in the refrigerator may help extend it’s life. Keep in mind that the honey lime dressing will macarete the berries. A fancy way of saying the berries will release their sugars and soften!

Can I use frozen fruit in this recipe?

Unfortunately not. Frozen fruit when thawed can turn mushy and soggy. It will add too much moisture to this recipe. Keep in mind you can use any fresh fruit that is in season though which is a great way to add variety.

Can I make fruit salad ahead of time?

You could wash, cut and prep your fruit, minus the bananas, and store them separately covered in the refrigerator. You could also make the dressing and store it apart from the fruit. When ready to serve, just toss the fruit together with the dressing.

Close up of fruit salad.