Nitrate & Nitrite Free Grape and Apple Salad with Honey-Ginger Dressing
Sweet, crisp, and bursting with fresh fruit flavor, this salad is the kind of dish that feels indulgent while being completely wholesome. Red and green grapes bring a juicy pop alongside tender slices of apple, and the combination of textures alone is enough to make it irresistible. The honey-ginger dressing is where things get really interesting — a quick whisk of raw honey, fresh lemon juice, grated ginger, and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon creates something fragrant and bright that ties every bite together. Fresh mint scattered throughout lifts the whole bowl with a cool, herbal finish that keeps it feeling light and vibrant. For anyone navigating a diet free from nitrates and nitrites, this recipe is a natural fit — every single ingredient is whole and unprocessed, with no cured meats, packaged dressings, or preserved foods anywhere in sight. It's the kind of salad you can serve as a starter, a side, or even a light dessert without a second thought. Make it just before serving for the freshest result, or let it chill briefly so the dressing can settle into every slice.
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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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