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White jar pouring fruit salad dressing into bowl of tangerines, berries, grapes, and pineapple.
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Zesty Fruit Salad Dressing (w/ Honey and Poppy Seeds)

This easy Fruit Salad Dressing recipe is addictively good! It's a sweet and tangy recipe that truly takes even the simplest fruit salad to the next level. The best part? You only need 4 ingredients and 3 minutes to mix it up. Get ready to be the star of your next potluck or party!
Prep Time3 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Ingredient, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 0.5 cups (enough for 8-10 cups of fruit)
Calories: 29kcal
Author: Borrowed Bites

Equipment

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

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.
  • Cut the fruit so it is relatively the same size. Easier to eat, and pretty to look at!
  • Add the dressing right before serving to avoid soggy fruit. 
  • Toss together in a really big bowl to distribute the dressing evenly.
  • 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. 
 

Best Fruit For Fruit Salad

  • Fresh pineapple: Small pieces is best.
  • Strawberries: Cut in half or fourths depending on how large they are.
  • Blackberries: Toss in as is.
  • Raspberries: This particular fruit is a little more fussy that the rest. It is best to add these at the last minute and stir in gently to keep them from smashing.
  • Blueberries: Just pop in as is.
  • Kiwi: Peel the outer fuzzy layer then dice.
  • Mandarin oranges: Peel and then gently pul-apart the segments.
  • Oranges: Same as the mandarin oranges, but if they are large cut each segment in half.
  • Honeydew: Either cut into cubes or use a melon baller for something a little fun.
  • Cantaloupe: Same as the honeydew melon.
  • Red Grapes: Remove from stems and toss in as is unless they are large then cut in half.
  • Green Grapes: Same as the purple grapes.

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