Low Sodium Apple-Ginger Fruit Salad Cups
Fresh fruit salad doesn't need a single grain of added salt to taste vibrant and satisfying, and this recipe proves exactly that. Honeycrisp or Fuji apples are hollowed into natural serving cups, which makes the whole presentation feel festive without any extra effort. The dressing is where the real magic happens — bright lime juice, raw honey, freshly grated ginger, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon come together into something that tastes complex and lively using only whole, unprocessed ingredients. Blueberries, strawberries, pear, and diced apple soak up that dressing during a short 10-minute rest, letting the flavors meld beautifully before you even take a bite. It's the kind of dish that looks like you spent way more time on it than you actually did, and the edible apple cups mean there's barely any cleanup. A scatter of fresh mint over the top adds a cool, herby finish that ties everything together. Whether you're serving it at brunch or as a light dessert, this is a bowl of pure, naturally sweet flavor that doesn't need anything extra.
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4 servings
For the apple cups
- 4 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), for the cups
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime), for brushing cups
For the fruit salad
- 2 medium apples (such as granny smith or pink lady), diced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 medium ripe pear, diced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp lime zest
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve 4 apples crosswise (through the equator, not stem to base) to create 8 cup-shaped halves. Use a melon baller or small spoon to scoop out the core and enough flesh to form a shallow bowl, leaving a wall about 1/2 inch thick. Brush the cut surfaces and interior of each cup with 1 tbsp lime juice to prevent browning, then set aside on a serving platter.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tbsp lime juice, honey, grated ginger, ground Ceylon cinnamon, and lime zest until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
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