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Refreshing Citrus and Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing

A vibrant medley of juicy fruits enriched with a zesty honey-lime dressing, perfect for snacks, desserts, or sides at gatherings.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert, Salad, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Keyword: Citrus Salad, Easy Salad Recipe, Fruit Salad, Healthy Recipes, Honey-Lime Dressing
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

Fruits

  • 5 pieces clementines Sweet and juicy.
  • 2-3 pieces large oranges Fragrant and tangy segments.
  • 2 pieces apples Crisp and refreshing, thinly sliced.
  • Seeds from 1 large pomegranate Jewel-like seeds offering flavor.
  • 3 pieces kiwis Brightly colored and tart.

Dressing

  • 4 tablespoons honey Natural sweetener.
  • Juice of 2 limes Tart and zesty.
  • Juice of 1 lemon Enhances brightness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds subtle warmth.
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Provides crunch.

Instructions

Preparation

  • In a large bowl, add the peeled and separated clementines, large orange segments, thinly sliced apple pieces, pomegranate seeds, and kiwi slices.

Mixing Dressing

  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together honey, lime juice, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and poppy seeds until smooth and combined.

Assembly

  • Pour the honey-lime dressing over the fruit salad and gently toss until fruits are evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle additional poppy seeds on top before serving.

Notes

Customize this salad with seasonal fruits. For a vegan option, substitute honey with agave syrup. Prepare fruit ahead of time but add dressing just before serving.