Irresistible Red & Green Fruit Salad with Honey Orange Dressing
This vibrant fruit salad is a beautiful blend of strawberry, green grapes, honeydew melon, apples, and blueberries, all drizzled with a luscious honey orange dressing.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup green grapes, halved
- 1 cup honeydew melon, diced
- 1 cup green apples, diced
- 1 cup blueberries
For the Honey Orange Dressing
- 2 oranges juiced Choose ripe oranges for maximum sweetness.
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Garnish
- to taste mint leaves Optional for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash all your fruits thoroughly under cold running water. Hull and slice the strawberries. Halve the green grapes and dice the honeydew melon and green apples into bite-sized pieces. Rinse the blueberries and set all prepared fruits aside.
Making the Dressing
- In a small bowl, squeeze the juice from two oranges. Add the honey and olive oil. Whisk to combine until smooth.
Combining Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared strawberries, green grapes, honeydew melon, green apples, and blueberries. Gently toss to mix.
Adding Dressing
- Drizzle the honey orange dressing over the fruit mixture. Toss gently to ensure even coating.
Chilling
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Garnishing and Serving
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving. Serve in individual bowls or present in the mixing bowl.
Storing Leftovers
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute honey with agave or maple syrup. This salad is customizable; feel free to add or substitute other fruits.