The Kitchn: Take your fruit salad from good to outstanding
Once you try this tangy three-ingredient dressing, I guarantee you'll never serve just plain old fruit salad again. It's a vibrant mix of orange juice and lime juice, with just enough honey to balance the tartness without adding too much sweetness. Because, hey, that's what the fruit's for, right?
A simple vinaigrette is the easiest way to liven up any and all fruit salads. It pairs well with everything from mixed berries and melons to stone fruit and citrus. It also perks up any on-its-way-out produce; just toss with the dressing, and suddenly those sad strawberries are something worth celebrating!
You also don't need a lot to make an impact; just one tablespoon of vinaigrette for every cup of fruit gets the job done.
Honey Citrus Vinaigrette
Makes about 1/2 cup vinaigrette
Prep time: 5 minutes
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/4 cup orange juice (from 1 medium navel orange)
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 lime)
1 tablespoon honey
Pinch kosher salt
Place all the ingredients in a jar or other container with a tight-fitting lid. Seal, and shake vigorously until well-combined and the honey is dissolved. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one week until ready to use. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week.
(Kelli Foster is associate food editor for TheKitchn.com, a nationally known blog for people who love food and home cooking. Submit any comments or questions to editorial@thekitchn.com.)
