Description
Sweetheart Fruit Salad is a light, refreshing mix of juicy strawberries, grapes, pineapple, mandarin oranges, blueberries, and banana, tossed in a creamy honey-lime dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, brunches, or whenever you want a colorful, sweet treat that’s easy to make and visually stunning.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 banana, sliced
Optional
- ½ cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Dressing
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt (or whipped topping)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp lime zest
Instructions
- Combine Fruits: In a large bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, halved grapes, pineapple chunks, drained mandarin orange segments, blueberries, and sliced banana.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the vanilla yogurt, honey, fresh lime juice, and lime zest until smooth and well mixed.
- Toss Fruit with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture.
- Mix Gently: Gently toss the fruit and dressing until the fruit is evenly coated, taking care not to mash the delicate fruits.
- Add Optional Marshmallows: If desired, fold in the mini marshmallows to add a sweet, chewy texture to the salad.
- Chill: Refrigerate the fruit salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and for optimal taste.
Notes
- Best served the same day for the freshest texture and flavor.
- To prevent bananas from browning, add them to the salad just before serving.
- You can substitute whipped topping for the vanilla yogurt if you prefer a sweeter, dessert-style salad.
- For a festive Valentine’s Day touch, consider adding heart-shaped strawberries or watermelon pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
