BHA & BHT Free Classic Fruit Salad

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(18)

Fresh fruit is one of those things that should be simple and clean, yet packaged versions often sneak in preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life. This bowl keeps things completely pure — just ripe strawberries, blueberries, grapes, kiwi, pineapple, and cantaloupe, tossed in a bright honey-lime dressing that lets every piece of fruit shine on its own. The dressing comes together in seconds with fresh lime juice, a touch of honey, and a little zest, and it adds just enough sweetness and tang to make the whole bowl feel intentional rather than thrown together. Folding everything gently means the fruit holds its shape and you get a gorgeous, colorful mix in every spoonful. A scatter of fresh mint right before serving adds a cool, herby finish that makes it feel almost fancy. It works beautifully as a light dessert, a brunch side, or an afternoon snack that actually refreshes you. When every ingredient is something you can name and recognize, eating well really does feel this effortless.

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Ingredients

6 servings

2 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 cup blueberries
1 cup red grapes, halved
2 kiwis, peeled and sliced into half-moons
1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into ½-inch chunks
1 cup cantaloupe, cut into ½-inch chunks

For the dressing

2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
1 tbsp honey
¼ tsp lime zest

For serving

2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, and lime zest until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
2
Add the strawberries, blueberries, grapes, kiwi, pineapple, and cantaloupe to a large mixing bowl.

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