Low Carb Dried Fruit Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing
Brighten up your day with this vibrant Low Carb Dried Fruit Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing, a refreshing blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Featuring unsweetened dried apricots and cranberries for a natural touch of sweetness, crisp cucumber, peppery radishes, and creamy crumbled feta, this salad is beautifully balanced. A sprinkle of sliced almonds adds crunch, while fresh mint leaves enhance its aromatic appeal. The star of the dish is the zesty honey-lemon dressing, made with olive oil, honey, and fresh lemon juice, which ties all the ingredients together with a burst of citrusy goodness. Perfect for a light lunch or side dish, this low-carb, nutrient-rich salad is as wholesome as it is satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a quick, flavorful way to celebrate clean eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Dried apricots (unsweetened)
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds
- 1 medium Seedless cucumber, sliced
- 4 medium Radishes, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Chop the dried apricots and cranberries into small, bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced cucumber, radishes, chopped dried apricots, cranberries, and crumbled feta cheese.
Add the sliced almonds and chopped mint leaves to the salad mix.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, fresh lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined to create the honey-lemon dressing.
Pour the honey-lemon dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients.
Transfer the salad to serving plates or a large salad bowl. Serve immediately to retain the freshness of the greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1073 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.7 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1332 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.3 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 97.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 563 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2090 mg | 44% | |
*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.
