Alpha Gal Friendly Gluten Free Melon Berry Fruit Salad
This fruit salad is the kind of dish that makes a table look like summer itself ā jewel-toned melon chunks, plump blueberries, and ruby-red strawberries all piled together in one gorgeous bowl. The simple honey-lime dressing ties everything together with a bright, citrusy sweetness that lets the fruit shine without overpowering it. A scatter of fresh mint at the end adds a cool, aromatic finish that elevates the whole thing from basic to genuinely impressive. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, fruit-forward dishes like this are a natural win ā every single ingredient here is completely plant-based, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden mammalian-derived additives. It comes together in just a few minutes of chopping and whisking, making it an effortless option for cookouts, brunches, or a refreshing weeknight side. You can serve it right away or let it chill for up to an hour, which actually deepens the flavors as the fruit soaks up that honey-lime glaze.
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6 servings
- 2 cups cantaloupe, cut into 1-inch cubes or balled
- 2 cups honeydew melon, cut into 1-inch cubes or balled
- 2 cups watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup blueberries
- Ā½ cup raspberries
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- Ā½ tsp lime zest
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, and lime zest until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
- 2
Add the cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries to a large mixing bowl.
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