Gut Friendly Gluten Free Apple Pear Fruit Salad
Fresh fruit salads can feel almost too simple, but when the ingredients are this good, simple is exactly right. Crisp apple slices and tender ripe pears are a natural pairing — sweet, juicy, and satisfying without anything heavy weighing them down. A quick drizzle of lemon juice, honey, and cinnamon pulls it all together into a bright, fragrant dressing that makes every bite feel intentional rather than thrown together. For anyone focused on keeping their digestive system happy, this kind of whole-food, fiber-rich dish is a genuine win — no processed additives, no hidden grains, just clean ingredients your gut can actually work with. The lemon juice does double duty here, adding a gentle tang while also keeping the fruit looking fresh and vibrant. A handful of fresh mint scattered over the top adds a cool, herby lift that takes it from snack to something you'd genuinely want to serve at the table. It comes together in minutes and disappears just as fast.
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4 servings
- 2 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and thinly sliced
- 2 medium ripe pears (such as bartlett or bosc), cored and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, and ground cinnamon until the honey is fully dissolved.
- 2
Core and thinly slice the apples and pears, then add them to a large mixing bowl.
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