This Fruit Salad is a mix of fresh fruits tossed in a simple three-ingredient dressing—perfect for potlucks, parties, or any meal.
This salad is the perfect side for summer meals, from steak to grilled chicken.
Fruit Salad Recipe That Is Easy To Customize!
Growing up, my mom often served fruit salad with dinner—sometimes canned fruit with whipped topping and Jell-O, like this Orange Fluff Salad, or just fresh garden fruit.
I loved them! She used whatever was ripe, in season, or on sale.
Now, I’ve put together my favorite mix, but feel free to swap in your favorites!
This Fruit Salad Recipe is a Game Changer:
I brought this fruit salad to a party, and everyone was asking what I did to the fruit.
- Super tasty: A few guests said it tasted like “Starburst” candies—in the best way!
- It’s super simple: No making a sugar syrup, you just shake the dressing up.
- No refined sugar: I swap the usual half cup of sugar for a little honey instead.
Quick Tip
For colder weather, try this winter fruit salad, or for a dessert-style option, try this berry cheesecake salad.
Best Fruits To Put In A Fruit Salad
You can stick to my recipe or swap in some of your favorite fruits.
- Pineapple: Choose one that smells sweet at the bottom; it’s a sign it’s ripe and juicy.
- Kiwis: Pick kiwis that are slightly soft to the touch, which means they are ripe.
- Grapes: Go for seedless, plump grapes. Wrinkles mean they are older and less juicy.
- Clementines: I love fresh, but if needed, canned mandarin oranges work too.
- Blueberries and strawberries: Check the bottom of your pack to avoid moldy ones.
- Citrus Dressing: Just shake the ingredients in a mason jar.
Tips For The Best Fruit Salad
- Prep Early: Wash and chill fruit a few hours ahead—cold fruit tastes better!
- Use Seasonal Fruits: Choose what’s in season for the best flavor and price.
- Mix Fruit: Combine juicy fruits with firmer ones.
Storage
Make Ahead & Storage Tips
- It’s best the same day, but it stays good for 2–4 days in the fridge.
- Make it ahead of time? Prep a few hours early, refrigerate, and toss before serving.
- Can you freeze it? Yes, but it’s best for smoothies or cooking after thawing.
More Salad Recipes
- Citrus Salad with a mix of citrus
- Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad inspired by Panera Bread
- Tropical Fruit Salad with a 3-ingredient dressing
- Crave-worthy Grapefruit Salad with citrus
- Mandarin Orange Salad with a lemon dressing
Fruit Salad Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
- 2 cups thinly sliced strawberries tops removed
- 1 cup thinly sliced peeled kiwis 3 kiwis
- 2 cups seedless grapes red or green
- 1 cup clementine oranges 3 clementines
- 2 cups blueberries 1 pint
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 orange
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Add dressing ingredients to a wide-mouth mason jar, including 1 teaspoon orange zest and lemon zest and 2 tablespoons orange juice and lemon juice. Shake to combine. Stir if needed to keep honey from settling at bottom.
- Prepare fruit. Wash and completely dry (else dressing won’t stick). Cube pineapple into bite-sized pieces, thinly slice strawberries, peel and thinly slice kiwis, remove grapes from stem, peel and segment clementines.If time permits, chill prepared (and undressed) fruit ahead of time in fridge.
- Combine all the fruit in a very large bowl. Drizzle dressing on top, adding to preference. Toss gently to coat. Enjoy immediately or pop in fridge to allow flavors to meld. Stir again before enjoying.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Looks great, How many servings does this make?
I have a party of 75 to make for.
It serves 8-10 as a good side helping 🙂
@can you prepare the night befor
I like it best the same day! If you make ahead– prep just the fruit an dressing but keep separate and add the dressing the next day!
This looks amazing! How far in advance can the dressing be made?
You can make it up a couple days in advance!
What a gorgeous salad!
My family and I love a great fruit salad. The dressing sounds divine! Thanks for linking got the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party! So glad you are here!
I like fruit salad! Light sweet treat 🙂
It doesn’t get much better than a beautiful bowlful of fresh fruit — I love fruit salads! I think I could probably drink that dressing out of a glass, it sounds so delicious! 🙂 Pinning.
I love seeing this fruit salad because 1) It’s beautiful 2) that dressing and 3) fruit salad means warmer weather is coming!!!
Thanks Chris!
I love fruit salads – especially during the warmer weather!
Okay sending now! 😉
Chelsea I love how colourful this salad is! The fruit looks so juicy and delicious!