Capsaicin Free Grape and Apple Salad with Honey-Ginger Dressing

Sweet, crisp, and refreshingly light, this fruit salad is the kind of dish that looks effortless but tastes like you actually tried. Red and green grapes bring a juicy pop of color alongside tender slices of Honeycrisp or Fuji apple, and the combination is genuinely hard to stop eating. The honey-ginger dressing is where things get interesting — a quick whisk of honey, fresh lemon juice, grated ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon creates something fragrant and bright without a single drop of heat. For anyone navigating capsaicin sensitivity, fruit salads can still be a minefield when pre-made versions sneak in chili-spiked dressings or spiced fruit blends, so making your own from scratch is always the smarter move. Every ingredient here is naturally free of pepper-derived heat, so you can dig in without second-guessing a thing. Fresh mint scattered over the top at the end adds a cool, herby lift that ties the whole bowl together beautifully. It's a perfect make-ahead option for gatherings, or just a sweet, no-fuss treat on a warm afternoon.

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