The Pioneer Woman Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing is deliciously tangy and sweet all at the same time. This simple recipe for fruit salad is a great option for a summertime dessert or side dish.
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Why You’ll Love This Pioneer Woman Fruit Salad
- This dish has every color of the rainbow in its fruit selection as well as a deliciously sweet fruit salad dressing.
- This recipe yields a salad that is both flavorful and visually appealing as a result of the mix of the components.
- We use just the right amount of this honey lime dressing to give our fresh fruit an extra kick of flavor, as it is light and refreshing overall.
- This crisp fruit salad is very delicious, and we can’t get enough of it. The fact that the recipe yields a large dish, which is actually a blessing considering how quickly it is devoured every time,
What Is Fruit Salad?
A fruit salad is a dish that is made up of a variety of fruits, which are occasionally served in a liquid, which could be the juices from the fruits or a syrup. Fruit salad can be prepared in a variety of various ways, including as an appetizer or a side salad. When a fruit salad is served as an appetizer, it is sometimes referred to as a fruit cocktail or a fruit cup. Both of these names are accurate.
Pioneer Woman Fruit Salad Ingredients
- Red Grapes. Alternately, you might use green grapes if that is all that you have available. I left the grapes whole, but if you are going to serve the fruit salad to very young children, you might want to cut the grapes in half.
- Pineapple. You have the option of buying a fresh pineapple and chopping it yourself, or you can buy pineapple that has already been cut at the grocery store. The canned variety does not compare favorably to its fresh counterpart in terms of texture.
- Strawberries. Remove the stems, then slice them.
- Blueberries. A sweet favorite! They just need to be washed, as there is no other preparation necessary.
- Blackberries. A stunning component to use in a fruit salad for the summer.
- Kiwi. To prepare, first cut off the two ends, and then use a small paring knife to peel the skin. After that, slice the kiwi fruit after cutting it in half lengthwise.
- Lime Zest & Lime Juice. Adds a hint of sourness, which works well to balance off the sweetness of the honey and fruit. After you have finished zesting the lime, cut it in half and juice it.
- Honey. The addition of honey brings out the natural sweetness of the fruit salad.
How To Make Pioneer Woman Fruit Salad
- The fruits should be washed and dried thoroughly. The pineapple should be peeled, cored, and chopped before proceeding. Strawberries should be sliced, and kiwis should be peeled and chopped.
- Put all of the fruit in a big basin and mix it together.
- Honey, lime zest, and lime juice should be mixed together in a small basin using a whisk.
- Pour over the fruit, then stir with a spoon to mix everything. Immediately serve after cooking.
Recipe Tips
- For the freshest and most flavorful results, only use fruits that are currently available.
- When you’ve finished washing and drying the fruit, cut it up into bite-sized pieces and add it to the salad. Wet berries or grapes can add an excessive amount of additional moisture to the salad, which will hasten the process by which the fruits become mushy.
- Just before the dish is served, drizzle the dressing over the fruit. When left in the dressing for an extended period of time, the fruit will begin to lose its structure and become more pliable.
- When combining everything, stir it together very slowly and carefully. Think about adding the most delicate fruits, like blueberries and kiwis, at the very end of the process.
- If you are going to add fruits that turn brown quickly, like bananas, apples, or pears, you should slice them and add them right before you serve the dish.
- If you enjoy the flavor of fresh mint, you might want to consider chopping up a little bit of mint and adding it to this recipe.
What To Serve With Pioneer Woman Fruit Salad?
- Ice cream
- Cheeseburger Sliders
- Grilled vegetables
- Vegetable Lasagna With White Sauce
- Corn on the cob
- Bierocks
- Caprese sandwiches
- Gluten-Free Pizza
- Portobello mushroom burgers
- Chicken Melts
- Bbq jackfruit sandwiches
- Butternut Squash Ravioli
- Veggie burgers
How To Store Pioneer Woman Fruit Salad?
In The Fridge:
This Fruit Salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days; however, the longer it sits, the softer the fruit will get due to maceration in the dressing, which causes the fruit to become more pliable. The longer the fruit is stored in the refrigerator, the more juice it will produce; toss the fruit in the liquids, and then use a slotted spoon to remove the fruit from the fluids if you like to serve your fruit that way.
In The Freezer:
You can keep your fruit salad in the freezer for up to two months if you place it in a freezer-safe bag, press out as much air as you can, and then place the bag in the freezer.
You can wash, dry, and cut your fruit a few hours before you plan to use it in this dish. This will allow you to get some of the preparation work out of the way before you start cooking. You can also combine the components of the dressing by whisking them together. Keep the fruit and the dressing in the refrigerator, but keep them in separate containers. It is recommended that you wait no longer than an hour before serving the salad before adding the dressing to it.
Can I Use Frozen Fruit?
Using frozen fruit is not something that I suggest. Frozen fruit, once it has defrosted, is significantly more pliable than fresh fruit, and as a result, it does not hold up as well in fruit salad. Additionally, as frozen fruit thaws, it has a tendency to leak an excessive amount of moisture.
Are Blackberries High In Pectin?
Pectin is a type of natural fiber that is prevalent in fruit skins due to its high concentration in plant cell walls. It can create a gel when combined with sugar and fruit acid and is soluble in water. Since blackberries already contain a lot of pectin, there’s no need to add any to this jam. If you want your jam to be extra thick, you can always add a pinch or two of commercial powdered pectin, which is why I’ve listed it as a potential addition.
Pioneer Woman Fruit Salad Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
- Calories 73.5
- Total Fat 0.2g
- Saturated Fat 0g
- Sodium 7.4mg
- Potassium 191.1mg
- Total Carbohydrate 19.3g
- Dietary Fiber 2.5g
- Protein 0.9g
- Vitamin A 6%
- Vitamin C 8%
- Calcium 2%
- Iron 10%
Nutrition Facts Source: Source
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 73.5
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.2g1%
- Sodium 7.4mg1%
- Potassium 191.1mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 19.3g7%
- Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
- Protein 0.9g2%
- Vitamin A 6 IU
- Vitamin C 8 mg
- Calcium 2 mg
- Iron 10 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
