Gut Friendly Ginger-Lime Fruit Harvest Salad
A bowl of ripe strawberries, blueberries, grapes, mango, and peach is already a beautiful thing — but the dressing here is what takes it somewhere special. Fresh lime juice and zest bring a bright, citrusy lift, while finely grated ginger adds a gentle warmth that's genuinely good for your digestive system. A touch of honey sweetens everything naturally, and Ceylon cinnamon rounds it all out with a subtle, fragrant depth. Letting the salad rest for ten minutes before serving is a small but smart step — the fruit softens slightly and releases its own juices, creating a light, flavorful syrup that coats every piece. This kind of recipe is a natural fit for anyone focused on gut health, since every single ingredient is whole, unprocessed, and easy on the digestive tract with no hidden additives to worry about. A scatter of fresh mint at the end adds a cool, herby finish that makes the whole bowl feel refreshingly vibrant. It works beautifully as a light breakfast, a side at a summer gathering, or an honest-to-goodness dessert you can feel great about.
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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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