Layered Fruit Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A vibrant, no-cook salad with layered fruit and a zesty lime-cilantro dressing. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs honeydew melon, cantaloupe, pineapple into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, cubed honeydew melon
• 1 cup, cubed cantaloupe
• 1/2 cup, cubed pineapple
• 3, peeled and sliced kiwi
• 1/2 cup red grapes
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp lime zest

Instructions

1. Step 1: Arrange 1 cup cubed honeydew melon, 1 cup cubed cantaloupe, 1/2 cup cubed pineapple, and 3 peeled kiwi slices in a decorative glass bowl in concentric circles for visual appeal.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp lime zest, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro until the honey dissolves completely and the mixture is smooth and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the lime-cilantro dressing evenly over the layered fruit, then gently toss with a rubber spatula until each piece is lightly coated and the cilantro is distributed throughout.
4. Step 4: Top with 1/2 cup red grapes arranged in a spiral pattern on the surface. Serve immediately at room temperature, noting that the cilantro should provide a fresh, herbal note without overpowering the fruit.