Alpha Gal Friendly Ginger-Lime Fruit Harvest Salad
This vibrant bowl of summer fruit is the kind of dish that looks like it took serious effort but comes together in minutes. Juicy strawberries, blueberries, grapes, mango, and peach are tossed in a bright dressing of fresh lime juice, lime zest, honey, and finely grated ginger — with just a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon to tie it all together. That short rest time before serving is the secret move here: the fruit softens slightly, releases its natural juices, and soaks up every bit of that zingy dressing. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, fruit-forward dishes like this are a natural fit — every single ingredient is plant-based, and there's nothing hidden to worry about. No mammalian products, no ambiguous additives, just clean whole foods you can feel confident serving to the whole table. The optional fresh mint scattered over the top adds a cool, herby finish that makes the whole bowl feel a little more special. Whether you're bringing it to a cookout or just want something refreshing on a weeknight, this salad delivers serious flavor with zero stress.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
- 1 cup mango, peeled and diced into ¾-inch pieces
- 1 cup peach, pitted and diced into ¾-inch pieces
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp honey
- ⅛ tsp ceylon cinnamon
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, grated ginger, honey, and Ceylon cinnamon until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
- 2
Combine the strawberries, blueberries, grapes, mango, and peach in a large mixing bowl.
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