MSG Free Gluten Free Apple Pear Fruit Salad
Fresh fruit salads are one of those dishes that look effortless but taste like you actually tried, and this apple-pear version absolutely delivers. Crisp apple slices and tender, juicy pears come together in a light honey-lemon dressing that's bright, fragrant, and just sweet enough. A pinch of cinnamon ties everything together with a warm, cozy note that makes this feel a little more special than your average fruit bowl. Every single ingredient here is completely clean and naturally free of additives — no flavor enhancers, no preservatives, no hidden extras to stress about. That's genuinely rare with store-bought fruit salads and pre-made dressings, which often sneak in unnecessary additives. A handful of fresh mint stirred in at the end adds a cool, herby lift that takes the whole thing up a notch. Toss it together right before serving and it's an instant crowd-pleaser for brunch, a light dessert, or an afternoon snack.
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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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