Barley Free Grape and Apple Salad with Honey-Ginger Dressing
Sweet, crisp, and bursting with fresh flavor, this fruit salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any table. Red and green grapes bring a juicy pop alongside tender slices of apple, all tied together with a honey-ginger dressing that feels bright and a little unexpected. The lemon juice keeps the fruit looking fresh while the Ceylon cinnamon adds a warm, aromatic depth that elevates the whole bowl beyond a simple fruit toss. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this recipe is naturally worry-free — every ingredient is whole and unprocessed, with zero hidden grain derivatives lurking in the dressing. Grated fresh ginger gives the honey base a gentle heat that plays beautifully against the sweetness of the fruit, and a scatter of fresh mint at the end makes it feel genuinely special. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, making it an effortless choice for a light dessert, a brunch side, or a refreshing afternoon snack.
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4 servings
- 2 cups red seedless grapes, halved
- 2 cups green seedless grapes, halved
- 2 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, grated ginger, and ground Ceylon cinnamon until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
- 2
Add the halved red and green grapes and sliced apples to a large mixing bowl.
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