Dried Fruit Salad 2
Brighten up your day with this vibrant and nutritious Dried Fruit Salad 2! Packed with sweet dried apricots, cranberries, figs, and golden raisins, this recipe perfectly balances chewy textures and naturally sweet flavors. A crunchy blend of almonds and pistachios adds depth, while fresh mint leaves bring a refreshing twist. Tossed in a delightful citrus-honey dressing infused with orange juice, lemon zest, and a hint of cinnamon, this fruit salad bursts with aromatic goodness. Whether served on its own or with a dollop of creamy yogurt, this no-cook, 15-minute recipe is an irresistibly easy and healthy treat. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a light dessert, this salad makes wholesome eating a breeze!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup dried figs
- 0.25 cup golden raisins
- 0.5 cup almonds
- 0.25 cup pistachios
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup plain yogurt (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1. Chop the dried apricots, dried cranberries, and dried figs into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the golden raisins to the bowl with the chopped dried fruits.
3. Roughly chop the almonds and pistachios, or leave them whole for added texture. Add them to the bowl.
4. Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the fruit and nut mixture.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, lemon zest, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
6. Pour the orange juice mixture over the dried fruit and nut mix. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
7. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and slightly soften the dried fruit.
8. Serve the dried fruit salad as is, or top with a dollop of plain yogurt for a creamy touch. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.0 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.8 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 933 mg | 20% | |
*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.
