Carrageenan Free Berry Fruit Salad with Lemon and Mint

Bright, juicy, and bursting with color, this mixed berry salad is the kind of dish that looks like you spent way more effort than you actually did. Four varieties of fresh berries get tossed in a simple lemon-honey dressing that draws out their natural sweetness without masking it. A handful of thinly sliced fresh mint adds an unexpected lift that makes every bite feel a little more special. For anyone avoiding carrageenan — a thickener and stabilizer commonly found in flavored yogurts, pre-made fruit cups, and packaged dessert toppings — this recipe is a breath of fresh air. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's nothing hidden in the mix. The dressing comes together with just lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey, meaning you're in complete control of what goes into the bowl. Letting the salad rest for ten minutes before serving is the small but important step that takes it from good to genuinely great — the berries soften just slightly and release their juices into the dressing, creating a light, fragrant syrup at the bottom of the bowl. Serve it as a refreshing side, a light dessert, or spoon it over anything that needs a little brightness.

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