Xanthan Gum Free No-Cook Fruit Salad

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(26)

This bowl of fresh fruit is exactly what warm weather calls for — bright, juicy, and bursting with color from strawberries, watermelon, kiwi, blueberries, grapes, and pineapple all tossed together in one gorgeous heap. The dressing is just honey, fresh lime juice, and a little lime zest whisked together, which means it comes together in seconds and lets the natural sweetness of the fruit do the heavy lifting. For anyone navigating ingredient lists on store-bought dressings and sauces, this one is completely homemade and straightforward — no thickeners, no stabilizers, nothing hidden. Xanthan gum tends to sneak into pre-made dressings and packaged fruit blends, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the easiest way to sidestep it entirely. Fresh mint scattered over the top adds a cool, herby finish that makes the whole thing feel a little more special than your average fruit bowl. It's ready to serve right away or can chill in the fridge for a couple of hours, making it a stress-free option for gatherings, brunches, or just a refreshing snack on a hot afternoon.

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Ingredients

6 servings

2 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 cup blueberries
1 cup red grapes, halved
2 cups watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 kiwis, peeled and sliced into half-moons
1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned (drained)
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced

For the dressing

2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
½ 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 strawberries, blueberries, grapes, watermelon, kiwi, and pineapple to a large mixing bowl.

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