Easy fruit salad with orange honey dressing is an amazingly refreshing and satisfying dessert. A variety of fruit flavors and textures with loads of orange juice is an experience you are sure to love.
Prep: Wash and thoroughly drain all the fruit. Allow them to air dry or pat them dry with paper towels.
Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, mix together orange juice, orange zest, and honey. Set aside. Check notes below for making a thicker sauce.
Cut Fruit: Peel and cut all the fruit into bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniform size. Halve large grapes. If using canned pineapple, make sure to drain the juices. Cut bananas and apples just before adding to the salad to prevent discoloration.
Make Salad: Add fruits like cantaloupe, pineapple, kiwis, and apples to the dressing, tossing them. Then add soft fruits like mangoes and bananas, stirring gently. Top with raspberries and carefully mix them into the salad.
Serve: Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving. If allowing it to rest overnight, add the bananas and raspberries 1 to 2 hours before serving. Optionally, enhance the salad with mint leaves for added freshness.
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Notes
Fruit Selection: If using watery fruits like watermelon, add them towards the end. Avoid using frozen fruit for this recipe.
Dressing: For a slightly thicker sauce, mix the dressing ingredients and simmer over medium heat for approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Allow it to cool before use.
Storage: Keep the salad in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Note that over time, certain fruits may soften, and colors might bleed into the sauce, potentially altering its appearance.
Make Ahead: Purchase fresh fruit for the salad, selecting them at their peak ripeness. For larger quantities, cut firm fruits that do not discolor and refrigerate them a day in advance.