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    Published: Apr 12, 2022 by Misty · This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see our privacy policy.

    Easy Fruit Salad Dressing

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    White jar pouring fruit salad dressing into bowl of tangerines, berries, grapes, and pineapple with text overlay on top of photo.
    White bowl of fruit salad covered in poppy seed dressing with text overlay on top of photo.

    This easy Fruit Salad Dressing is addictively good! Made with just 4 ingredients, it’s a zesty dressing packed with fresh citrus, honey, and poppy seeds. Hands down the best way to add a sweet and tangy flare to your fruit salad with minimal effort.

    White jar pouring dressing for fruit salad onto a large bowl of fresh fruit.
    Add the dressing right before serving to keep the fruit from becoming soggy.
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    • 🏅 How to make fruit salad better
    • 🍊 Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to make fruit salad dressing
    • 🙋 Questions and Answers
    • 👨🏼‍🍳 Tips & Tricks
    • 📖  More summer side dish recipes 
    • 👋🏻 Connect with us!
    • 📋 Recipe

    What can you put on fruit to make it taste better? Fruit salad dressing! A tangy, creamy sauce is the easiest way to take your fresh fruit salad from yummy to YUMMY. Speaking from experience, it will be a huge hit at your next party.

    This recipe is an orange poppy seed dressing with an extra splash of lime juice and honey for more flavor. Another one of our favorites is this Easy Fruit Salad Recipe with Honey Lime Dressing. Take your pick… both are delicious!

    🏅 How to make fruit salad better

    Take loads of fresh fruit and add a delicious fruit salad dressing! It’s as simple as that. The best part is that this recipe is: 

    • Only 4 ingredients
    • Sweet and tangy
    • Great for entertaining
    • Can be made ahead
    • Healthy side dish (or healthy dessert)

    🍊 Ingredients

    Ingredients that fruit salad dressing is made of on white marbled counter.
    Make sure to use fresh limes and oranges for the very best flavor.
    • Orange: You will need fresh zest and orange juice. 
    • Lime: You will need fresh lime zest and lime juice. I would not substitute lemon juice.
    • Honey: Just a hint of honey to add sweetness. 
    • Poppy seed dressing: This makes the dressing a bit creamy and adds an extra layer of flavor. Any brand from the grocery store will do. Use up the leftovers in this addictive Autumn Chopped Salad recipe!

    🔪 How to make fruit salad dressing

    1. Zest the citrus: For easy zesting, use a microplane (affiliate). 
    2. Juice the citrus: You can juice by hand since you only need a few tablespoons, or use a hand juicer (affiliate). 
    3. Combine ingredients: Combine the citrus zest, fresh juice, honey, and poppy seed dressing in a small bowl. 
    4. Add to fruit: Pour over 8-10 cups of your favorite fruits and stir gently, then serve immediately. It's the best fruit salad!
    Glass bowl of orange poppy seed dressing with a silver spoon dipped in the middle.
    This dressing for fruit salad is quick and easy to make.

    🙋 Questions and Answers

    Can fruit salad dressing be made ahead? 

    You can make this simple dressing ahead and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. It will be cloudy because of the poppy seed dressing… Don’t worry, just give it a good stir. Add to fruit right before serving for best results. 

    What is the best fruit for fruit salad?

    You can pretty much use any fruit for this recipe, although I recommend sticking to seasonal fruit. Some great options are fresh pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, kiwi, mandarin oranges, oranges, honeydew, cantaloupe, or seedless grapes. This dressing will cover 8-10 cups of cut fruit.

    How much fruit salad per person? 

    It depends on the occasion and how many other sides are being served. I find that at some events (such as Fourth of July or Easter) a lot more fruit is eaten than other events (such as a baby shower or simple weeknight meal). In general, I plan for about 1 cup of fruit salad per person.

    When to serve fruit salad?

    This fruit salad dressing recipe is a great way to elevate a simple fruit salad for Easter, Fourth of July, backyard barbecues, Mother's day, baby showers, birthday parties, camping trips, potlucks, summer outings, and more. Nice and refreshing for a hot day!

    Overhead view of a bowl of fruit salad covered in poppy seed dressing with a light green towel underneath.
    This dressing makes an impressive fruit salad for potlucks, holidays, summer barbecues, and more!

    👨🏼‍🍳 Tips & Tricks

    • Use fresh oranges and limes - no bottled juice! I promise it makes all the difference. 
    • Choose GREAT fruit. Ripe fruits that are in season will be the most flavorful.
    • Add the dressing right before serving to avoid soggy fruit. 
    • Use up the leftover poppy seed dressing in this delicious Autumn Chopped Salad recipe!

    📖  More summer side dish recipes 

    • Easy Baked Beans (using canned beans)
    • Pan Roasted Frozen Corn
    • Honey Lime Fruit Salad (summer fruit salad)
    • Moist Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread
    • Frozen Lemonade (I know... not a side dish. But so worth it!)

    👋🏻 Connect with us!

    If you try this recipe, please leave a comment and star rating to let us know how it is! We’d also love to connect with you on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. Tag @borrowedbites or hashtag #borrowedbites to show us your food!

    📋 Recipe

    White jar pouring fruit salad dressing into bowl of tangerines, berries, grapes, and pineapple.

    Easy Fruit Salad Dressing

    This easy Fruit Salad Dressing is addictively good! Made with just 4 ingredients, it’s a zesty dressing packed with fresh citrus, honey, and poppy seeds. Hands down the best way to add a sweet and tangy flare to your fruit salad with minimal effort.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Ingredient, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 0.5 cups (enough for 8-10 cups of fruit)
    Calories: 29kcal
    Author: Borrowed Bites

    Equipment

    • Microplane zester (affiliate)
    • Hand juicer (affiliate)

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon orange zest from 1 large orange
    • 3 tablespoon fresh orange juice from 1 large orange
    • 1 teaspoon lime zest from 1 lime
    • 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice from 1-2 limes
    • 2 tablespoon honey
    • 2 tablespoon poppy seed dressing any brand
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    Instructions

    • Zest orange and lime. Squeeze juice, being careful to strain out seeds.
    • Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl.
      1 tablespoon orange zest, 3 tablespoon fresh orange juice, 1 teaspoon lime zest, 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoon poppy seed dressing
    • Pour over 8-10 cups of fresh fruit and stir gently. Serve immediately.
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    Notes

    Tips & Tricks

    • Use fresh oranges and limes - no bottled juice! I promise it makes all the difference. 
    • Choose GREAT fruit. Ripe fruits that are in season will be the most flavorful.
    • Add the dressing right before serving to avoid soggy fruit. 
    • Use up the leftover poppy seed dressing in this delicious Autumn Chopped Salad recipe!

     

    Make Ahead Instructions

    Make the dressing as instructed, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. It will be cloudy because of the poppy seed dressing… Don’t worry, just give it a good stir. Add to fresh fruit right before serving for best results. 

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

    All nutrition information is provided by a third party and is an estimate only. Use your own nutritional calculator for more specific measurements.

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