Description
A refreshing and colorful fruit salad featuring juicy berries and festive pear stars tossed in a bright honey-lime dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings, patriotic celebrations, or as a light and healthy dessert.
Ingredients
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons raw honey
4–5 pears
1 pint blueberries
1 pint raspberries
1 quart strawberries
Instructions
- Whisk together the fresh lime juice and raw honey in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
- Slice the pears and use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut star shapes. Soak the pear stars in a little lemon juice to prevent browning while preparing the remaining fruit.
- Quarter the strawberries into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and pear stars into a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the honey-lime dressing over the fruit and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve. If preparing ahead, add the dressing just before serving for the best texture.
Notes
Add blackberries for extra berry flavor and texture.
Include watermelon cubes for additional sweetness and color.
Substitute apple stars for pears when pears are out of season.
Garnish with fresh mint for a refreshing finish.
Add seedless grapes for extra juiciness.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Keep the dressing separate until serving if making ahead.
Serve chilled. Do not reheat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 154 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
