Alpha Gal Friendly Berry Fruit Salad with Lemon and Mint
Living with alpha-gal syndrome means scanning every ingredient list for hidden mammalian products, but this vibrant bowl of berries is completely in the clear. Four kinds of fresh berries — strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries — come together in a bright lemon-honey dressing that makes the whole thing taste like peak summer. A handful of thinly sliced fresh mint scattered over the top adds an unexpected lift that takes it from simple to genuinely impressive. The short rest time before serving is the secret move here: the berries soften just slightly and release their juices into the dressing, creating a light, glossy syrup that pools at the bottom of the bowl. It's the kind of dish that works as a refreshing side, a light dessert, or even a stunning brunch centerpiece. Every single ingredient is plant-based and straightforward, so there's no second-guessing labels or worrying about what's lurking in a store-bought sauce.
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4 servings
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey until the honey is fully dissolved.
- 2
Add the strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries to a large mixing bowl. Pour the lemon-honey dressing over the berries and toss gently until evenly coated.
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