Rice Free Apple-Ginger Fruit Salad Cups
Crisp apple halves stand in for bowls here, turning a simple fruit salad into something genuinely fun to bring to the table. The filling is a bright mix of diced apple, pear, blueberries, and strawberries, all tossed in a zingy dressing of fresh lime juice, raw honey, grated ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and lime zest. That ten-minute rest before serving is a small but important step — it lets the flavors meld and coaxes a little natural juice out of the fruit, making every bite taste more alive. Naturally free of grains and starches, this is the kind of recipe that fits effortlessly into a whole-food approach without requiring any substitutions or label-reading. The apple cups also make portioning a breeze, whether you're serving a crowd at brunch or packing them up for a picnic. A scatter of fresh mint at the end adds a cool, herby lift that pulls the whole thing together beautifully.
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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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