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Prediction: An invitation is headed your way. Maybe tonight. Maybe next Friday. Maybe the third Saturday in June.
It might be a rooftop BBQ. Or a birthday garden party. Or a casual living room get-together. Or something SO cool I can’t even think of it. If it’s the last scenario… make sure to fill me in. I want some Summer coolness.
But I digress.
The point is… Summer = gatherings. And gatherings = you needing a go-to dish for said occasions. See where I’m going with this?
I’m going to fruit salad land, of course! Really. Fruit salad has got your back, peeps.
And while I try to remain humble in my fruit salad boasting, I’ve gotta tell ya – I’m patting myself on the back for this one.
It’s classy. It’s sassy. It’s got bourbon. Need I say more?
Fruit salad is one of those things that’s so simple, and yet, so easy to screw up. I can’t tell you how many sad, soggy bowls of fruit I’ve politely nibbled on while thinking “what the heck did they do to this poor fruit?”.
In this “grown up” version I kept things simple and juicy with a few great fruits, fresh mint, and super dreamy “dressing” consisting of honey, fresh lime juice, and bourbon. It’s all I could have dreamed of and more.
I ate it for lunch yesterday (like… the whole entire bowl) and left the office walking on sunshine. Fruit Salad has magical powers like that… especially when bourbon is involved.
Happy Friday!
“Grown Up” Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Bourbon Dressing – Baker by Nature
Yields 4-6 small servings, double as needed
3 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced
1 large, ripe mango, cut into chunks
1 1/2 cups strawberries, washed and sliced
2 cups watermelon, cut into small(ish) chunks
1/4 cup fresh mint, sliced into thin strips
In a large serving bowl gently toss the fruit together with the dressing. Serve immediately, or chill for a few hours (I found it best to put the dressing on at the very last minute before serving so things don’t get soggy). Top salad with sliced mint after it’s been dressed.
For the Honey-Lime Bourbon Dressing –
1 tablespoons bourbon
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
Juice of one lime, about 3 tablespoons
In a large bowl whisk the ingredients together until smooth (making sure the honey has combined with the other ingredients). Pour over salad before serving.
So pretty and the dressing is killer!! Holy YUM!
I think this is the prettiest fruit salad I’ve ever seen! And that dressing sounds like the most amazing thing EVER!
A fruit salad with bourbon is definitely one I can get behind! This looks gorgeous and so so tasty.
Boozy fruit? Yes pleaseeee!! I love that this is kind of a deconstructed cocktail!
Oh my gosh this looks so good! I want it for breakfast, booze and all! So crisp, refreshing and healthful. Definitely need to make this!
This is such a pretty fruit salad that I’d be proud to bring to any gathering, that is if I can hold off on devouring the entire bowl myself;) Yum!
You had me at bourbon. (Also, gorgeous pics, lady!)
What an awesome idea for fruit salad! I bet this is SO delish!
That dressing!! Droooool.
So…this is making an appearance at the housewarming party that The.Boy and I are having in June. I mean, now that we live together we MUST be adults…and that MUST necessitate adult fruit salad.
This fruit salad contains all of my favorite fruits. Gorgeous colors!
This sound amazing!!! we make something a little different that also has some booze! Just love how are it sits a while, the fruits release their juices and wow… its amazing..
Bourbon in a fruit salad?! Amazing.
What a gorgeous salad! And that dressing is to die for!
Sign me up – this is awesome!
ooooh yum! i wanna make this now 🙂
I absolutely love how this looks and I bet it tastes even better!
So much color! Gorgeous! Love the sound of the dressing! And the rooftop bbq 🙂 Have a fabulous weekend, Ashley!
Alcohol in a fruit salad!? Ah yes, you went there…and I love you for it. This sounds amaaaazing. Need it in my life.
Love sassy with classy…and, bourbon and strawberries! Beautiful tasty summer salad, m’lady! xo
I’m generally not so into fruit salads, but bourbon and kiwi?! Yessss.
That looks so fresh and amazing!
I know I’d be the star of any and every summer gathering if I brought this salad! How gorgeous, and I just love the dressing. Thank you for sharing, my dear!
Mmm, this fruit salad looks gorgeous 😀
Cheers
CCU
Yes, please…I’ll enjoy this “grown up” fruit salad anytime! …and, it doesn’t have to be 5:00 p.m. either! Lovely, Ashley!
Classy, sassy and bourbonated. What more do you need out of life? The answer is nothing. Okay, I lied. The answer is this at a summertime rooftop BBQ because duh, that sounds amazeballs. Also I’ve never been on a rooftop but obvi only cool people throw parties there.
I’m not sure what I love more, all of that fresh fruit or the dressing!
I’d eat this for sure….with an extra side of the dressing…or maybe just a tad extra Bourbon you know just for medicinal purposes 😉
This looks incredible! I can’t believe I’ve never thought of a fruit salad dressing! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
I just made a fruit salad over the weekend and I could have used your dressing on top of it!
Yay, I love me a summer fruit salad! I’m loving the idea of the dressing as well. Dressing + fruit = not usually the way I eat, but I am willing to try! I can imagine how tasty this is!
This sounds amazing! Too good 🙂
This salad is almost too pretty to eat! It’s the perfect salad for summer, that’s for sure!
WOW!!! I would attack that salad, no forks needed! This looks incredible. Beautiful!!
This is so beautiful and just screams summer!