Gummy Bear Fruit Salad with Citrus Zest
A playful, kid-friendly salad featuring fresh berries, citrus segments, and a surprise burst of gummy candy for a sweet-tart twist. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed berries, orange segments, apple slices for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed berries
- 1 medium orange segments
- 1 medium apple slices
- 1/2 cup gummy bears
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Core and slice apple into 1/4-inch thick half-moons, then toss with 1 teaspoon lemon juice to prevent browning. Place in a large bowl with mixed berries and orange segments.
- Step 2: Gently fold in 1/2 cup gummy bears (cut in half if large) and 1/4 cup mint leaves, being careful not to crush the gummies.
- Step 3: Whisk together honey, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon lime zest in a small bowl until smooth, then drizzle over the salad.
- Step 4: Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the citrus-honey dressing. Let sit 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
