Sugar-Free Dried Fruit Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing
Brighten your table with this refreshing **Sugar-Free Dried Fruit Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing**, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish perfect for any meal. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of dried apricots, cranberries, and figs with the crunch of sliced almonds and pistachios, all nestled atop a bed of fresh mixed salad greens. The star of the show is the zesty honey-lemon dressing, which adds a tangy-sweet finish without refined sugar. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is an effortless blend of textures and flavors that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether served as a light lunch or an elegant starter, it’s a wholesome and satisfying option that guests will rave about. Perfect for anyone seeking a healthier, naturally sweetened salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried apricots
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Dried figs
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 0.5 cup Almonds, sliced
- 0.5 cup Pistachios
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Chop the dried apricots and figs into small, bite-sized pieces, approximately the size of a raisin, to ensure even distribution and ease of eating.
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped dried apricots, dried cranberries, dried figs, and mixed salad greens. Toss gently to combine the ingredients, being careful not to crush the greens.
Add the sliced almonds and pistachios to the salad mixture, mixing them in evenly.
In a small bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, honey, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified.
Pour the honey-lemon dressing over the dried fruit and greens mixture in the salad bowl. Use salad tongs or clean hands to toss the salad gently, ensuring each component is lightly coated with the dressing.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper as needed.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter, or divide it among individual serving bowls, and enjoy this fresh and naturally sweetened salad as a starter or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.4 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 688 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.6 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 138.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2560 mg | 54% | |
*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.
