Dried Fruit Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing
Brighten up snack time or your next gathering with this vibrant Dried Fruit Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing! Packed with the natural sweetness of dried apricots, cranberries, figs, raisins, and cherries, this recipe is elevated with the crunch of pistachios and almonds. A luscious honey-lemon dressing ties it all together, while freshly chopped mint adds a refreshing twist. This no-cook, quick-to-prepare salad is perfect for those seeking healthy snacks or creative side dishes, offering a delightful blend of chewy textures and zesty flavors. Whether enjoyed fresh or chilled, this unique fruit-and-nut medley is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams dried apricots
- 100 grams dried cranberries
- 100 grams dried figs
- 75 grams raisins
- 100 grams dried cherries
- 50 grams shelled pistachios
- 50 grams sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Start by roughly chopping the dried apricots, dried figs, and dried cherries into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped dried apricots, dried cranberries, dried figs, raisins, and dried cherries.
Add the shelled pistachios and sliced almonds to the bowl with the dried fruits.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and fresh lemon juice until well combined.
Pour the honey-lemon dressing over the dried fruit and nut mixture.
Gently toss all the ingredients together in the large bowl until the fruits and nuts are evenly coated with the dressing.
Add the chopped fresh mint leaves and a pinch of salt to the salad and give it a final toss to incorporate.
Serve the dried fruit salad immediately or refrigerate it for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.9 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 667 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 414.8 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.3 g | 169% | |
| Total Sugars | 323.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 535 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 3867 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.
