Curried Fruit and Nut Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Curried Fruit and Nut Salad! Featuring a base of fresh, crisp mixed greens, this recipe pairs sweet and tangy fruits like diced apple, juicy mango, and halved grapes with the satisfying crunch of roasted cashews and dried cranberries. The star of the show is a creamy yogurt-based dressing, infused with a hint of curry powder, honey, and lemon juice for a perfect balance of savory and sweet. Ready in just 20 minutes, this colorful salad is ideal as a refreshing side dish or a light main course. Garnish with extra cashews or a sprinkle of curry powder for a stunning presentation that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Perfect for summer gatherings or a quick and nutritious weekday meal, this Curried Fruit and Nut Salad is a must-try fusion of flavors. Keywords: curried fruit salad, nut salad recipe, summer side dish, fruity salad with curry dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, or romaine)
- 1 medium apple (crisp variety, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup seedless grapes (halved)
- 1 medium mango (peeled and cubed)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup roasted cashews (unsalted)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Core and dice the apple into bite-sized pieces. Add it to the bowl with the greens.
Add the halved grapes, cubed mango, dried cranberries, and roasted cashews to the salad bowl.
In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, curry powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course. Optionally, garnish with extra cashews or a sprinkle of curry powder for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2068 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.4 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2226 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 277.9 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 204.2 g | ||
| Protein | 56.0 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 511 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2720 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
