Can I make this Festive Lime Fruit Salad Recipe ahead of time?

Yes! You can prepare the dressing up to a day in advance and keep it refrigerated. For the freshest results, toss the fruit and dressing together just before serving.

What can I substitute if I don’t have pomegranate seeds?

You can use red currants or dried cranberries as a tart, colorful alternative, though they won’t provide the same juicy crunch as fresh pomegranate seeds.

How do I keep the fruit from browning or getting mushy?

Using fresh, ripe but firm fruit helps a lot. Also, toss the fruit gently with the dressing and serve within a couple of hours. If prepping ahead, keep fruit and dressing separate until serving.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

Absolutely! Simply swap honey for agave syrup or another plant-based sweetener to keep the salad vegan-friendly while maintaining sweetness and balance.

Festive Lime Fruit Salad - Bright & Refreshing Holiday Dish

Description

A festive and refreshing Red & Green Christmas Fruit Salad featuring a zesty honey-lime dressing tossed with a colorful mix of grapes, strawberries, kiwi, raspberries, and pomegranate seeds. Perfect for holiday gatherings and brunch, this vibrant salad is easy to prepare and light on the palate.

Ingredients

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Dressing

2 teaspoons lime zest (Zest of 1 lime)
2 tablespoons lime juice (Juice of 1 lime)
2 tablespoons honey (use agave for vegan option)

Fruit

2 cups green grapes (cut in halves or thirds if large)
1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
1 cup green kiwi (quartered lengthwise and sliced, about 3 kiwi)
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup pomegranate seeds

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Instructions

Make The Dressing: In a small bowl, combine lime zest, lime juice, and honey. Whisk to combine until well blended. You can make this dressing a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
Wash & Prep Fruit: Thoroughly wash all the fruit. Cut grapes into halves or thirds if large, slice strawberries, and quarter and slice the kiwi into bite-sized pieces. This makes the salad easier to eat and visually appealing.
Combine Fruit: In a large bowl, gently combine the prepared grapes, strawberries, kiwi, raspberries, and pomegranate seeds.
Gently Coat With Dressing: Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the fruit salad. Gently stir to coat the fruit evenly, taking special care with the raspberries to avoid bruising. You can add the raspberries last if preferred.
Serve & Store: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately or within 2 hours for best freshness. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days to prevent the fruit from becoming overly soft.

Notes

This salad adds a vibrant splash of red and green to your holiday table, making it perfect for Christmas dinner or brunch.
Use agave syrup instead of honey to make the dressing vegan-friendly.
Handle raspberries gently to prevent them from getting mushy.
The dressing can be made a day ahead to save preparation time on serving day.
Consume the salad within 2 days for optimal texture and freshness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 0.75 cup salad
Calories: 90 kcal
Sugar: 17 g
Sodium: 3 mg
Fat: 0.6 g
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 22.3 g
Fiber: 3.4 g
Protein: 1.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg