Seasonal Fruit Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing

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A light, refreshing salad combining regional seasonal fruits tossed in a bright honey and lemon dressing. This american-inspired salads ready in about 10 minutes pairs strawberries, hulled and quartered, green grapes, halved, apple, cored and diced 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 120 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.

Prep: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup quartered strawberries, 1 cup halved green grapes, 1 medium diced apple, and 1 cup blueberries.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice until smooth and slightly thickened.
  3. Step 3: Pour the honey-lemon dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss with 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves until evenly coated.
  4. Step 4: Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and serve cool.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Seasonal Fruit Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing take to make?

Total time is about 10 minutes (10 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Seasonal Fruit Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep green grapes, halved from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Seasonal Fruit Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Seasonal Fruit Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Seasonal Fruit Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing?

American salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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