Watermelon and Berry Fruit Salad

Square image of bright red cubes of watermelon, green kiwi, and blueberries piled on a white platter. A light green dressing is in a carafe along with a potted basil plant is in the background.

Watermelon and Berry Fruit Salad

Watermelon & Berry Fruit Salad with a sweet and salty honey basil dressing — refreshing, easy, and ideal for picnics, potlucks, or summer meals.

Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Author Jan Nunes

Ingredients

The Fruit

3 Pounds Ripe Watermelon Cut in Bite Sized Cubes
4 Each Kiwi Peeled, Sliced, and Quartered
8 Ounces Blueberries

Honey Basil Dressing

⅔ Cup Safflower Oil
¼ Cup Lime Juice Freshly Squeezed
¼ Cup Orange Blossom Honey
1 ¼ Teaspoons Salt
2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil Finely 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
Make 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.

Notes

My Top Tips

♡ Keep 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 breaking and creates a beautiful display of the fruit salad.

Make-Ahead & Storage

Make-Ahead: This salad is best if made just before serving. However, you can prep the fruit and make the dressing in advance.

Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

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