Red White and Blue Salad (Printable Version)

Bright mix of berries, pineapple and banana with honey-lime dressing - perfect for summer gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
02 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
03 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
04 - 1 cup fresh blackberries
05 - 1 and 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into bite-sized pieces
06 - 1 banana, sliced
07 - 1 cup mini marshmallows, optional

→ Dressing

08 - 2 tablespoons honey
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
10 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, pineapple pieces, banana slices, and mini marshmallows in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, fresh lime juice, and lime zest until well blended.
03 - Drizzle the honey-lime dressing evenly over the prepared fruits.
04 - Gently toss all ingredients with a serving spoon until fruit is uniformly coated with dressing.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The honey-lime dressing lifts the natural sweetness of every bite without overpowering the fruit.
  • It only takes a few minutes to make but always gets a second helping request at gatherings.
02 -
  • If you rush and skip tossing the bananas in citrus, they’ll brown faster than you’d believe.
  • I discovered mini marshmallows melt into a gooey treat if you leave leftovers overnight—great or disastrous, depending on your preference.
03 -
  • Pat the washed fruit very dry or the dressing will slide away instead of coating.
  • Use a microplane for the lime zest—it extracts more flavor and fewer bitter bits.

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