Artificial Food Coloring Free Gluten Free Melon Berry Fruit Salad
Every color in this bowl comes straight from the fruit itself ā the blush of watermelon, the deep indigo of blueberries, the coral of cantaloupe ā with absolutely nothing artificial needed to make it look stunning. That's a genuine win for anyone navigating labels and trying to avoid synthetic dyes hiding in packaged foods or store-bought fruit cups. The dressing is just honey, fresh lime juice, and a little zest, so there's no mystery about what's going into it. Tossed together, those three ingredients brighten the natural sweetness of the melon and berries without overpowering them. A scatter of fresh mint at the end adds a cool, herby lift that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy without any extra effort. It's the kind of dish that disappears fast at a summer gathering, and nobody will believe it took almost no time to pull together.
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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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