Keto Dried Fruit Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing
Brighten up your keto meal plan with this delightful Keto Dried Fruit Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing—a perfect combination of savory, sweet, and refreshing flavors. This no-cook recipe features a medley of unsweetened dried fruits like cranberries and apricots, paired with crunchy raw almonds, sunflower seeds, and a hint of fresh mint. The real star here is the tangy honey-lemon dressing (easily adaptable with a keto-friendly honey substitute) that ties everything together with a zesty, lightly sweet finish. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this salad makes an ideal appetizer, side dish, or even a light snack. Packed with healthy fats, fiber, and natural sweetness, it’s the perfect guilt-free treat for keto dieters and anyone who loves fresh, wholesome foods.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Dried coconut chips (unsweetened)
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries (sugar-free)
- 0.25 cup Dried apricots (unsweetened, chopped)
- 0.25 cup Raw almonds
- 0.25 cup Raw sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey (or keto-friendly honey substitute)
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried coconut chips, sugar-free dried cranberries, chopped unsweetened dried apricots, raw almonds, and raw sunflower seeds.
Add the chopped fresh mint leaves into the mixing bowl and toss gently to combine the ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, honey (or keto-friendly honey substitute), extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
Pour the honey-lemon dressing over the dried fruit and nut mixture in the large mixing bowl.
Toss the salad gently, ensuring that the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the salad in individual bowls or a large serving dish. Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.3 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.4 g | 157% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 615 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.1 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1142 mg | 24% | |
*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.
