Dried Fruit Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Dried Fruit Salad is a quick and easy no-cook dish that transforms simple pantry staples into a delightful treat. Featuring a blend of tangy dried apricots, sweet raisins, tart dried cranberries, and tropical pineapple chunks, it's perfectly complemented by the crunch of slivered almonds and pistachios. A refreshing honey-citrus dressing—made with fresh orange juice, lemon juice, and a hint of cinnamon—ties the salad together with a zesty, aromatic finish. Accentuated by fresh mint leaves, this nutrient-packed recipe is not only visually stunning but also ideal as a light dessert, a snack, or a side dish for gatherings. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile and healthy fruit salad is best served chilled or at room temperature. Perfect for meal prep, it’s as convenient as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup dried pineapple chunks
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup pistachios (shelled, unsalted)
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Chop the dried apricots and dried pineapple chunks into bite-sized pieces if they are too large.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried apricots, dried cranberries, raisins, dried pineapple chunks, slivered almonds, and pistachios.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, honey, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
Pour the honey-citrus dressing over the dried fruit and nut mixture and toss everything gently to ensure it is evenly coated.
Let the salad sit for about 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 days to enjoy later. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.0 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 116 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 502.9 g | 183% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.4 g | 162% | |
| Total Sugars | 399.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.3 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 445 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 3872 mg | 82% | |
*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.
