Name: Tropical Fruit Salad (3-Ingredient Dressing!) for Supper
Yield: 6

Tropical Fruit Salad mixes juicy, ripe fruits with a satisfying honey-lime dressing for a the best sweet side dish.

author’s note

This Tropical Fruit Salad Is A Must Make!

There’s something about a good fruit salad that instantly makes it feel like summer. I especially crave this when the weather heats up—but I’ll still make it in the middle of winter using whatever ripe fruit I can find.

I got extra inspired to switch things up after a trip to Bali, where I tried everything from mangosteen and rambutan to snakeskin fruit (way better than it sounds!).

This version keeps things simple with straightforward-to-find fruits in the U.S., but it’s a fun recipe to get creative with. Fruit salad is one of the easiest ways to try new flavors!

All the ingredients prepped out for straightforward assembly.

Tropical Fruit Salad Ingredients

Ingredient	What To Look For / Tips
Honey (Ataúlfo) mangos	Pick mangos that are soft with slightly wrinkled skin for the sweetest flavor.
Clementines	Mandarin oranges work great too.
Kiwis	Choose kiwis that give slightly when pressed.
Pineapple	Look for a pineapple that smells sweet at the base.
Grapes	Pick bunches with firm, plump grapes that are still attached to the stem.
Honey	Add more or less depending on how sweet you want the salad.
Lime	Choose limes that feel firm and heavy for their size since they usually have more juice.

Quick Tip

What Fruits Are Good To Mix Together?

For a fruit salad, mix and match favorites but avoid pairing acidic fruits (like pineapple and grapefruit) with sweet ones (like banana and fig). To keep it fresh, add a splash of citrus juice (lemon, orange) to prevent browning in fruits like apples, pears, or bananas.

Quick Recipe Tips

Pick ripe fruit: The ripeness of the fruit is important in getting the most possible flavor.
Uniform cuts: Slice fruits into similar sizes for straightforward eating. If you’re using pre-cut fruit, you may need to cut them down a bit.
Chill before serving: Pop the fruit in the fridge before making the salad for a more chilled flavor.
Dress just before serving: Mix in the honey-lime dressing right before serving.