Gluten 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 pulls everything together beautifully — the citrus lifts the fruit while the honey adds just enough sweetness without overpowering it. A handful of thinly sliced fresh mint scattered over the top gives every bite a cool, fragrant finish that feels genuinely special. The short resting time is the secret weapon here: letting the salad sit for ten minutes encourages the berries to release their natural juices, turning the dressing into something almost syrupy and deeply flavorful. Every single ingredient in this bowl is naturally free from gluten, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-reading required — just fresh, whole food at its best. It works equally well as a light dessert, a brunch side, or a refreshing afternoon snack.
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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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