Weight Watchers Ethiopian Fruit Salad
Brighten your table with the vibrant, refreshing flavors of Weight Watchers Ethiopian Fruit Salad, a light and nutritious treat bursting with tropical goodness. This no-cook recipe combines juicy pineapple, sweet papaya, silky mango, and zesty orange, all brought together with a fragrant lime-honey dressing infused with warming spices like cardamom and cinnamon. Topped with a sprinkle of fresh mint, this low-calorie fruit salad is perfect for mindful eating and quick meal prep, taking just 15 minutes to assemble. Whether you're looking for a healthy dessert, snack, or side dish, this Weight Watchers-friendly take on a traditional Ethiopian-inspired fruit blend is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully! Perfect for summer gatherings or a guilt-free indulgence at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pineapple
- 1 cup Papaya
- 1 cup Mango
- 1 large Orange
- 1 large Lime
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Mint Leaves
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground Cardamom
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
Peel and core the pineapple, then dice it into bite-sized chunks. Set aside.
Peel the papaya, remove the seeds, and dice it into bite-sized pieces.
Peel and dice the mango, ensuring all the fruit pieces are similar in size for a uniform presentation.
Peel the orange, separate the segments, and cut each segment into halves or thirds, depending on size.
Zest the lime and set the zest aside. Then juice the lime into a small bowl.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced pineapple, papaya, mango, and orange segments.
In a separate small bowl, mix the lime juice, lime zest, honey, ground cardamom, and ground cinnamon. Stir well until the honey is fully dissolved.
Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to coat all the fruit evenly.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the fruit salad. Give it a final gentle toss to distribute the mint.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour before serving. Enjoy this Weight Watchers-friendly Ethiopian-inspired fruit salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
503 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 26 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.2 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1319 mg | 28% | |
*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.
