Ingredients

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(Serves 6)

Fruit base (choose 4–5 of your favorites):

1 cup strawberries, hulled & halved
1 cup blueberries (you love berries!)
1 cup pineapple chunks (you love tropical fruit!)
1 cup mango cubes
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
1 kiwi, peeled & sliced
Optional: 1 banana, sliced (add just before serving to prevent browning)

Honey-lime dressing:

Zest and juice of 2 limes (about ¼ cup juice—you love citrus!)
2 tbsp honey (or sugar-free maple syrup for blood sugar friendly—you love this!)
1 tsp poppy seeds (optional—for crunch)
Pinch of salt

Garnish:

Fresh mint leaves
Extra lime zest

Instructions

1. Prep fruit:

Wash and chop all fruit into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl.

2. Make dressing:

Whisk lime zest, lime juice, honey (or sugar-free syrup), poppy seeds, and salt until smooth.

3. Toss & serve:

Pour dressing over fruit; gently toss to coat. Garnish with mint and extra lime zest. Serve immediately or chill up to 1 hour.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use peak-season fruit—ripe but firm holds shape better.
✅ Add delicate fruits last—bananas, peaches, or berries soften quickly.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Skip added salt—rely on lime zest and fruit natural sweetness
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Use sugar-free maple syrup instead of honey
→ Add 1 tbsp chia seeds to dressing for fiber + glycemic control
→ Net carbs: 14g/serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Focus on lower-sugar fruits: berries, kiwi, grapefruit
→ Skip banana/mango; double berries
→ Net carbs drop to 8g/serving
✅ Make ahead:
→ Chop sturdy fruits (pineapple, grapes) 4 hours ahead
→ Add delicate fruits + dressing within 30 minutes of serving

Storage & Serving Ideas

→ Fridge life: Best served fresh (fruit releases juice over time).
→ Serving ideas:
→ With Greek yogurt for a parfait
→ Alongside grilled chicken or fish
→ As a light dessert with mint tea

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