Fruit and Nut Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Fruit and Nut Salad is the perfect combination of crisp greens, juicy fruits, and crunchy toasted nuts, all tied together with a luscious honey-citrus dressing. Featuring a vibrant mix of apples, strawberries, blueberries, grapes, and oranges, this salad delivers a refreshing medley of sweet and tangy flavors. The added crunch from toasted almonds and walnuts, paired with optional creamy crumbled feta, takes this dish to the next level. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an effortlessly elegant addition to any meal, whether as a light lunch, a show-stopping appetizer, or a refreshing side dish for summer gatherings. Simple, wholesome, and nutrient-packed, this versatile recipe is a celebration of nature’s best ingredients!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
• 1 medium apple (any variety, sliced)
• 1 cup strawberries (hulled and halved)
• 0.5 cup blueberries
• 0.5 cup grapes (seedless, halved)
• 1 medium orange (peeled and segmented)
• 0.25 cup almonds (sliced or slivered)
• 0.25 cup walnuts (roughly chopped)
• 0.25 cup feta cheese (optional, crumbled)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the apple into thin wedges. Hull and halve the strawberries. Halve the seedless grapes. Peel and segment the orange. Add all the prepared fruits, along with the blueberries, to the bowl with the mixed greens.

Step 3

Toast the almonds and walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant. Let them cool before adding them to the salad.

Step 4

If desired, crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Step 6

Drizzle the honey-citrus dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.

Step 7

Toss the salad gently to ensure the dressing is distributed evenly. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	876.6 grams (876.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1148

Total Fat 76.70g	98%
Saturated Fat 15.90g	80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 53mg	18%
Sodium 1311mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 105.90g	39%
Dietary Fiber 20.20g	72%
Total Sugars 75.40g
Protein 26.00g	52%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 582mg	45%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 1561mg	33%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.7%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 34.8%