Red White Blue Fruit Salad (Printable Version)

Patriotic fruit medley of berries, pineapple and banana with a honey-lime drizzle, bright and crowd-pleasing.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
02 - 1 cup raspberries
03 - 1 cup blueberries
04 - 1 cup blackberries
05 - 1 and 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into bite-sized pieces
06 - 1 banana, sliced
07 - 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)

→ Dressing

08 - 2 tablespoons honey
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
10 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest

# Directions:

01 - Combine strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, pineapple, banana, and mini marshmallows (if using) in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together honey, lime juice, and lime zest in a separate small bowl until well blended.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the fruit mixture.
04 - Gently toss the fruit and dressing with a serving spoon to coat all pieces uniformly without crushing the fruit.
05 - Serve immediately or transfer to the refrigerator to chill for up to 1 hour for enhanced flavors.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The honey-lime dressing brings out the best in every berry—seriously, people will ask what your secret is.
  • You can prep it in minutes without breaking a sweat or turning on the oven, perfect for last-minute gatherings or hot afternoons.
02 -
  • If you toss vigorously, raspberries and bananas will break down fast—slow and steady keeps the fruit beautiful.
  • Coating banana slices in citrus juice is more than a garnish trick: it actually keeps them lively and prevents that sad brown look.
03 -
  • Layer berries on paper towels briefly after rinsing—they’ll stay firmer and less watery.
  • If your honey is thick or crystallized, a quick zap in the microwave makes it easy to mix with lime juice.

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