Lite Fruit Salad with Honey Poppy Seed Dressing by Paula Deen
Bright, refreshing, and delightfully light, Paula Deen's Lite Fruit Salad with Honey Poppy Seed Dressing is the perfect addition to your breakfast table, potluck, or picnic. Bursting with a colorful medley of fresh strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, green grapes, and kiwi, this easy-to-make fruit salad is dressed in a zesty and naturally sweet mixture of orange juice, honey, and poppy seeds. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is as quick as it is flavorful. Serve with a touch of fresh mint for an optional garnish that adds a pop of color and a hint of vibrance. Perfect for healthy snacking or as a side dish, this fruit salad is a true crowd-pleaser that celebrates the natural sweetness of seasonal fruits!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Strawberries
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 1.5 cups Pineapple, diced
- 1 cup Green grapes, halved
- 2 pieces Kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 3 tablespoons Orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and prepare all the fruits. Hull and quarter the strawberries, halve the grapes, dice the pineapple, and slice the kiwi.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, green grapes, and sliced kiwi.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, and poppy seeds to create the dressing.
Pour the honey poppy seed dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring the fruit is evenly coated.
Transfer the fruit salad to a serving bowl or platter. Optionally, garnish with fresh mint leaves for added color and aroma.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.6 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 45 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.5 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 138.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1534 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
