Emulsifier Free Classic Fruit Salad
Bright, juicy, and bursting with color, this bowl of mixed fruit is the kind of dish that makes people reach for seconds before they've even finished their first serving. Strawberries, blueberries, grapes, kiwi, pineapple, and cantaloupe come together in a gorgeous mix of textures and natural sweetness that needs very little help to shine. The simple dressing — just fresh lime juice, honey, and a touch of lime zest — ties everything together with a light citrusy lift without relying on any processed additives or stabilizers. That matters more than you might think, because many store-bought fruit salads and bottled dressings sneak in emulsifiers to extend shelf life and improve texture. Here, everything is completely clean and straightforward: real fruit, real citrus, real honey. A scatter of fresh mint right before serving adds a cool, fragrant finish that makes the whole bowl feel a little more special. It's effortless enough for a weekday snack but pretty enough to bring to any table.
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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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