Strawberry Lemonade Fruit Salad (Printable)

A bright mix of strawberries, grapes, and pineapple with lemon dressing for a fresh, summery treat.

# Components:

→ 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

# Method:

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 development, or serve immediately. Sprinkle with fresh mint just before serving if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, which means you can make it while guests are still arriving instead of stressing in the kitchen.
  • The lemonade dressing keeps everything fresh and bright without weighing down the fruit, so people actually reach for seconds.
  • You can swap fruits based on what's ripe at the farmers market, so it never feels boring even if you make it weekly.
02 -
  • Prep all your fruit first and keep it in the fridge separately until you're ready to assemble, because wet fruit mixed with dressing for too long starts to break down and get mushy.
  • The lemon zest is not optional if you want this to taste like something more interesting than plain fruit, so don't skip it thinking it won't make a difference.
03 -
  • Keep everything cold until the last moment, and use a chilled bowl for serving so the salad stays refreshing instead of warming up on the table.
  • If you're bringing this to a gathering and worried about it getting warm during transport, pack the fruit and dressing separately and combine them when you arrive.
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