Simple Watermelon and Berry Salad has watermelon, kiwis, blueberries, and a sweet and salty honey basil dressing. This fruit salad is always popular at buffets and potlucks!
Ingredients
The Fruit
3PoundsRipe WatermelonCut in Bite Sized Cubes
4EachKiwiPeeled, Sliced, and Quartered
8OuncesBlueberries
Honey Basil Dressing
⅔CupSafflower Oil
¼CupLime JuiceFreshly Squeezed
¼CupOrange Blossom Honey
1 ¼TeaspoonsSalt
2TablespoonsFresh BasilFinely Chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Fruit
Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes. Peel the kiwi and slice them ⅓" thick and then quarter each slice. Wash the blueberries and drain well.
3 Pounds Ripe Watermelon, 4 Each Kiwi, 8 Ounces Blueberries
Honey Basil Dressing
Put oil, lime juice, orange blossom honey, salt, and finely chopped basil into a small food processor. Pulse processor until all of the ingredients are well combined. Pour the dressing into a cruet and set it aside.
⅔ Cup Safflower Oil, ¼ Cup Lime Juice, ¼ Cup Orange Blossom Honey, 1 ¼ Teaspoons Salt, 2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil
Assemble the Salad
Gently combine all of the fruit in a large serving bowl or place the fruit onto a large platter. Pour the dressing over the fruit.Alternatively, set the cruet of Honey Basil Dressing near the platter, so each guest can add the dressing to their portion to their liking.
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Notes
My Top TipsKeep the Fruit Brilliant! - Serving the dressing on the side is key to keeping your fruit gorgeous and brilliant in color.Get More Juice From Limes - If you have trouble juicing the limes you can put them in the microwave for a few seconds to make it easier to get every bit of juice from the limes. Rolling the limes on a hard surface will also soften the pulp and make squeezing them easier.Layer the Fruit - Layer the fruit gently onto a platter or into a bowl. I use the order of watermelon, kiwi, and then the berries for each layer. This keeps the more delicate berries from being broken and makes a beautiful display of the fruit salad.Substitutions & VariationsSubstitute Blackberries - Blackberries can be substituted for all or some of the blueberries.Add Mint - If you like mint add a couple of teaspoons of chopped fresh mint leaves to the fruit.Substitute Your Favorite Fruits - Feel free to substitute any ripe gorgeous fruit for the ones listed here. If you decide to use peeled and sliced bananas, be sure to add them just before serving to keep them from turning dark.