A salad doesn’t get any better or fresher than this! Honey Basil Fruit Salad is a mix of fresh fruit and tossed in a 3 ingredient dressing: honey, basil and lemon!
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“Hey Girl, taste the rainbow!”
That commercial makes me laugh every.time.
While skittles are good and all, let’s taste the rainbow in a healthy way! Just look at those colors!
With Easter only a few days away, do you have your menu all planned out?
Are you making a big brunch shindig or having a later afternoon lunch? This year I am heading to my in laws for an Easter lunch. While I do love brunch (who can you say no to cinnamon rolls, donuts and baked cheesy egg casseroles?!), but a stress free lunch complete with a table full of smoked meats, my MIL’s famous cheesy potato casserole and honey glazed ham ( < OMG.) has my mouth already watering.
One thing I will be coming with in tow, is this fruit salad. Those colors are the healthy take on tasting the rainbow! Who would say no to this? It branches between brunch, lunch or dinner with ease making it the perfect party plate. Or for an afternoon BBQ since you know they are just around the corner!
With the weather getting warmer, I cannot get my fill of fruit. Any fruit. Bananas, blueberries, strawberries and mostly grapes. We buy a 4 pound container at Costco and within a few days, it is gone. Vanished. Right into my tummy! There can be worse things to binge on, right?
This is no ordinary fruit salad though. You can pick those up at the local grocery store and they are great for parties where finding shortcuts in preparation is key. But this colorful salad is tossed with a 3 ingredient, honey basil dressing. The sweetness of the honey and the savoriness of the basil pairs perfectly with the fruit.
What I love the most about this salad is how easy it is to put together. Just a bit of chopping and dicing. Plus you can use any fruit you have on hand; bananas, berries, grapes, peaches, mangos! Pick you faves and get dicing!
- 2 cups diced strawberries, diced
- 2 cups blueberries
- 2 cups raspberries
- Dressing:
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 basil leaves, finely chopped
- Wash the fruit and place in a large serving bowl.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing.
- When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the fruit and serve immediately.
Looking for more fruit salads?
Cucumber & Strawberry Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Honey & Strawberry Panzanella Salad
Rainbow Power Kale Salad with Peanut Dijon Dressing
If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #HOUSEWIFEINTRAININGFILES. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!
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This salad is absolutely stunning. I love the addition of basil. Pinned.
I loved it too! Thanks Jennie!
I love skittle too, but this is SO much more my kinda rainbow! Just looking at these photos makes me feel like Summer is coming!
We’re moving on easter ( whomp whomp) so Chinese food takeout for us. Judge me 😉 Pinned!
Oh girl I can’t be more ready for summer! And oh bummer! But Chinese takeout is delicious still! Thanks love!
Are you reading my mind?! I have a box of Skittles laying around and I was thinking about the whole “Taste the Rainbow” and how I can work it into a salad. I might have to use them in desserts, but this salad sounds really amazing. I like the touch of fresh basil!
I must have been 😉 Thanks Kacey!
This is just gorgeous! I love all the awesome things spring brings, like this amazing salad 🙂
Oh thank you Abby!! And I couldn’t agree more!
Best kinda fruit salad! Just fruit! I don’t know why people add yogurt or cream and such… natures goodness is perfect! Love this!
Right?! Or mayo…ugh. gross. Thanks beautiful!
How gorgeous is this salad! Love the honey, basil, lemon combo, so delicious and way better than any bag of skittles!
I couldn’t agree more, Danae! Thanks pretty lady!
I love a fresh fruit salad! This one looks fantastic!
I couldn’t agree more! Thanks Katy!
This looks delicious! I would love a bowl of this right now, please? 😉 This screams Spring all the way. Come on cool weather!!
I will gladly share, Cyndi! Thanks lady!
What an absolutely gorgeous fruit salad!! Now that’s how I like to eat my rainbows!!!
I agree! Thanks pretty lady!
Wowza! That looks amazing! I need some healthier salads at our Easter dinner and this would be perfect.
For sure! So colorful and different than the typical veggie salads! Thanks Tonia!
This looks great! I’m wondering, does the salad save in the fridge?
Hi Erin! I believe maybe for a day. But I personally have never saved it longer than that. It is best dressed right before serving. Enjoy!
I love, love all the color! And the basil just makes everything pop and makes everything so fresh. Just wonderful!
I couldn’t agree more! Thanks Tanya!
Love the simplicity of this fruit salad. All those fresh fruits and basil look gorgeous!
Simple is the best sometimes, right?! Thanks Lisa!
You’re right…basil DOES go so incredibly well with fruit salads! This is gorgeous!
Oh thank you so much Dorothy!
ooooh so pretty and delicious!
Awe thanks so much Kelsey!
I love fresh berries all on their own, but adding honey & basil sounds like such a treat!
I am right there with ya!
This looks stunning and much better than skittles (I’ll only eat the red and green ones anyway). And that dressing. I want to swim in it! This year we are going out to brunch at this fancy schmancy place that holds a brunch buffet only on Easter, so I’m excited. It’s also the day after my daughters birthday, so we might be *ahem* balancing it all out with leftover birthday cake
I want to join your brunch! I love a good ol brunch! And fun at your daughters party. I am sure the cake will be so tasty!
Talk about summer in a bowl! Loving the flavors in this salad 🙂
Exactly! Thank you Matae!
What a wonderful salad! Your picture is so pretty…I wish I had a bowl of this right now! I’m so glad you shared it with us at #FoodieFriDIY and I wanted to let you know that you are going to featured at my place tonight! 🙂 Have a great day!
Oh why thank you Michelle! And I will definitely stop by for another great party 😉
That sounds like a flavor combination I can handle! I love fresh strawberries in any kind of salad!
I am with ya there…strawberries in everything! Thanks Miranda!
This is such a beautiful salad, Meg! Basil and strawberries are great together. The blueberries and honey is an added bonus!
I agree! Thanks Julie!
This sounds like it has some amazing flavors! Great recipe 🙂
Why thank you Sheryl!
Is this good served with vanilla Greek yogurt?
I would imagine yes! Although I have not done it myself, fruit and yogurt do go great together!