Nitrate & Nitrite Free Classic Fruit Salad
Fresh fruit is one of those rare foods that needs almost no help to shine, but a simple honey-lime dressing takes this bowl from snack to something genuinely special. The combination of strawberries, blueberries, grapes, kiwi, pineapple, and cantaloupe hits every note — sweet, tart, juicy, and bright — all in one colorful dish. A quick whisk of lime juice, honey, and lime zest is all it takes to tie everything together without overpowering the natural flavors of the fruit. For anyone navigating processed-meat-heavy menus or packaged foods loaded with preservatives, this recipe is a refreshing reminder that the best dishes are often the most straightforward. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of added preservatives, so there's no label-reading required — just real, whole food. A scatter of fresh mint right before serving adds a cool, herby finish that makes the whole bowl feel a little more elevated. It's the kind of dish that works as a side, a light dessert, or an anytime snack that everyone at the table can enjoy without a second thought.
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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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