Strawberry Lemonade Fruit Salad (Print Version)

A colorful mix of fresh berries and tropical fruits tossed in a tangy lemon-honey dressing.

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It actually tastes like summer in a bowl without any pretense or fussiness.
  • You can throw it together while chatting with guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
  • The lemonade dressing is bright enough to make even the sourest fruit shine.
02 -
  • Don't prep this more than an hour ahead unless you want a bowl of pink juice and mushy fruit because the strawberries will weep.
  • The lemon zest does more work than you'd think, so don't be tempted to skip it just because it seems small.
03 -
  • Let your lemon zest be generous because that's what creates the actual lemonade flavor people taste.
  • If your dressing tastes too sweet, add just a bit more lemon juice instead of assuming you need to start over.
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