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Honey Lime Poppyseed Fruit Salad

A refreshing no-cook summer salad bursting with fresh fruits tossed in a zesty honey lime poppyseed dressing. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or light meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup green grapes, halved
  • 2 cups pineapple chunks
  • 2 kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 2 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
  • ¼ cup honey
  • Juice of 2 limes (¼ cup)
  • Zest of 2 limes
  • 2 tsp poppyseeds

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Microplane zester
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Begin by thoroughly washing all fruits under cool running water and patting them dry with clean paper towels to remove excess moisture, which prevents the honey lime poppyseed fruit salad from becoming watery. Hull the strawberries and slice them into uniform ½-inch pieces for even distribution, halve the green grapes to avoid large bites, peel and cut the pineapple into bite-sized chunks ensuring no tough core remains, peel the kiwi with a spoon for smooth edges then slice into half-moons, and segment the mandarin oranges by slicing off tops and bottoms before cutting between membranes to release juicy pieces free of white pith—this prep step takes about 10 minutes and creates a vibrant, colorful base that looks appetizing in a large glass bowl.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the dressing by finely zesting two limes with a microplane directly over a small bowl to capture the fragrant oils without including bitter pith, then juicing the limes to extract exactly ¼ cup of fresh juice. Add ¼ cup honey and 2 teaspoons poppyseeds to the zest and juice, then whisk vigorously for a full minute until the mixture emulsifies, thickens slightly, and turns opaque with the poppyseeds evenly suspended—taste at this point and add a touch more honey if your fruits are particularly tart, as this ensures the perfect sweet-tangy balance that defines honey lime poppyseed fruit salad, completing this in just 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Drizzle the whisked dressing evenly over the prepared fruits in the bowl, then use a large spatula or wooden spoon to gently fold and toss from the bottom up in 5-6 slow motions, ensuring every piece gets coated with a glossy sheen without crushing the delicate berries or releasing excess juices. Let the honey lime poppyseed fruit salad sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld, watching for the dressing to slightly soften the fruits while maintaining crispness—cover and chill for 30 minutes if desired for deeper infusion, but serve within 2 hours for optimal freshness and texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 110 | Carbohydrates: 28 | Protein: 1 | Fiber: 3 | Sugar: 22

Notes

Chill up to 2 days; dress day-of for meal prep. Vegan: swap honey for agave.
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