Strawberry Lemonade Fruit Salad (Printable Version)

A vibrant mix of strawberries, grapes, pineapple, and a tangy lemon dressing for a fresh taste.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 1 cup blueberries
03 - 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
04 - 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned and drained
05 - 1 cup watermelon, cubed

→ Lemonade Dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

→ Garnish

09 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberries, blueberries, grapes, pineapple, and watermelon.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, and lemon zest until well combined.
03 - Pour the lemonade dressing over the fruit and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl or airtight container. Sprinkle with fresh mint just before serving, if desired.
05 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor, or serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like summer in the most effortless way, with zero actual cooking required.
  • You can make it ahead and it only gets better as the flavors meld in the fridge.
  • The lemonade dressing is so simple you won't believe how it transforms ordinary fruit into something special.
02 -
  • Drain your pineapple thoroughly or it'll make the whole salad watery by the next day.
  • Zest your lemon before you juice it because once it's been juiced, getting the zest is nearly impossible and frustrating.
03 -
  • Use a microplane zester for the lemon zest instead of a box grater—it gives you those delicate, bright flecks that make the dressing look professional.
  • Taste the dressing before you pour it and adjust the honey or lemon to match your mood, because some days you want it brighter and some days you want it sweeter.
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