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100-Calorie Apple Berry Salad - Light, Fresh, and Ready in Minutes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small crisp apple (like Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Gala)
  • 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/4 cup raspberries or blackberries (optional but great for variety)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh is best)
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
  • Pinch of fine sea salt (enhances sweetness)
  • 1–2 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (optional but recommended)

Method
 

  1. Prep the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, honey, and a tiny pinch of salt until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Wash and dry the fruit: Rinse the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Pat completely dry with a clean towel so the salad doesn’t get watery.
  3. Slice the apple: Core and chop the apple into bite-size pieces. If you like extra crunch, leave the skin on.
  4. Slice the strawberries: Hull and slice them into thin pieces so they blend easily into each bite.
  5. Toss gently: Add the apple, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries to a medium bowl. Drizzle on the dressing and toss gently with a spoon or your hands to coat without crushing the berries.
  6. Add mint: Sprinkle the chopped mint over the top and give it one last gentle toss.
  7. Taste and adjust: If you want a little more brightness, add a drop more lemon juice. For extra sweetness, add a few more drops of honey, but keep it light to stay around 100 calories per serving.
  8. Serve: Enjoy immediately, or chill for 10–15 minutes for a cooler, more refreshing bowl.