Electrolyte Fruit Salad

Tangy, Spicy, Salty, Sweet — and Full of Hydration

This is more than a fruit salad—it’s a refreshing, tasty way to support your body with what it actually needs on a hot day. Think: minerals, hydration, and flavor that wakes you up.

Images from Chasing Carrots

This is a mineral-rich refresher, with ingredients chosen to support hydration and electrolyte balance. And the best part? There’s no one right way to make it. Depending on what’s in your kitchen—whether it’s watermelon, berries, herbs, or a squeeze of citrus—this vibrant mix can take many forms.

In this post, I’ll share not only my recipe, but also the principles behind it: showcasing hydrating fruits, what to include for optimal electrolyte support, and the science of why it all works.

Whether you’ve been in the sun, on a long walk, have extra fruit laying around, or just need something hydrating and satisfying—this is a summer staple worth knowing.

Let’s Get into it!

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