Poppy seed fruit salad is a simple but tasty fruit salad that’s tossed in a honey citrus dressing. This easy fruit salad recipe is the perfect spring or summer side!
Looking for a fresh and easy side dish that’s perfect for spring or summer? This poppy seed fruit salad is a simple and delicious way to enjoy the seasonal fruit. This colorful fruit salad has a mix of berries and sliced bananas tossed in a lightly sweet honey citrus dressing.
It comes together in minutes, and it’s easy to customize according to your tastes and what you have on hand. This fruit salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for potlucks, barbecues, brunches, or any warm-weather gathering!
Ingredient notes and substitutions
- Banana: I recommend using firm bananas because they hold up better in the fruit salad.
- Berries: Feel free to adjust the type and amount of berries according to what you like and what you have on hand.
- Honey: You can adjust the amount of honey according to your tastes. You can also use a similar sweetener like agave nectar.
- Lemon juice: I highly recommend using fresh lemon juice. Bottled lemon juice can have an off taste. You could also substitute a similar citrus juice, like lime juice, if you prefer.
How to make poppy seed fruit salad
Here you’ll find instructions and step-by-step photos showing how to make this recipe. The full recipe, including ingredients, is given below.
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the bananas and berries.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice, and poppy seeds.
Step 3: Pour the honey mixture over fruit and toss to combine.
Recipe Tips!
- Make ahead: You can make the fruit salad a few hours in advance. However, if making in advance, wait until just before serving to toss in the sliced banana.
- Serving: This fruit salad goes well with everything from breakfast foods like pancakes, waffles, or breakfast casserole. It also goes well with sandwiches and any heavier meal that you’d like to add something bright and fresh to.
Storage
Store any leftover fruit salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 3 days when properly stored in the fridge.
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Poppy Seed Fruit Salad
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 medium firm banana sliced
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. poppy seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the bananas and berries.1 medium firm banana, 2 cups fresh blueberries, 2 cups fresh raspberries, 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, 1 cup fresh blackberries
- In a small bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice, and poppy seeds.1/3 cup honey, 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. poppy seeds
- Pour the honey mixture over fruit and toss to combine.
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