Strawberry Lemonade Fruit Salad (Printer-Friendly)

A vibrant mix of fresh strawberries, berries, and citrus with a zesty 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 Cook:

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 comes together in less than fifteen minutes, which means you can make it right before walking out the door.
  • The lemonade dressing tastes homemade and bright without requiring any cooking or complicated techniques.
  • It actually tastes better the longer it sits, so you can prep it hours ahead and let the flavors get friendlier with each other.
02 -
  • Don't oversqueeze your lemon juice; if it's too acidic and strong, it can overpower the fruit's natural sweetness instead of brightening it.
  • The dressing will pool at the bottom of the container as it sits, which is exactly what you want—that's flavor, so spoon it over everything when you serve.
03 -
  • Let the fruit sit at room temperature for ten minutes before eating if it's been chilled—cold fruit tastes less sweet, so bringing it up just slightly makes all the flavors pop.
  • Taste the dressing on a piece of fruit before serving; if it needs more brightness, add a tiny pinch more lemon zest rather than more juice, which can tip it into sour territory.
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