Actual Fruit Salad
Actual Fruit Salad is a bright and refreshing dish made with fresh mango, blueberries, crisp apple, and tender salad leaves. A smooth yoghurt and honey dressing adds gentle sweetness and light creaminess. The result is a colourful salad that works well as a light meal, starter, or healthy side dish.
Actual Fruit Salad is a bright and refreshing dish made with fresh mango, blueberries, crisp apple, and tender salad leaves. A smooth yoghurt and honey dressing adds gentle sweetness and light creaminess. The result is a colourful salad that works well as a light meal, starter, or healthy side dish.
Servings 4 Portions
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- 1 large mango ripe peeled and diced
- 1 large apple crisp cored and diced
- 1 cup blueberries fresh
- 2 cups mixed salad leaves baby leaf salad, rocket, or spinach
Yoghurt Honey Dressing Ingredients:
- 150 g natural yoghurt plain
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Wash the blueberries under cold running water and allow them to drain well.1 cup blueberries
- Peel the mango and cut the flesh away from the stone. Dice the mango into bite-sized pieces.1 large mango
- Core the apple and cut it into small cubes. If desired, leave the skin on for extra colour and texture.1 large apple
- Place the diced mango, apple pieces, and blueberries into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the salad leaves to the bowl. Toss the ingredients gently so the fruit and leaves combine evenly.2 cups mixed salad leaves
- In a separate small bowl, add the natural yoghurt.150 g natural yoghurt
- Pour in the honey and lemon juice.2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp lemon juice
- Add the olive oil and a small pinch of salt.1 tsp olive oil, 1 pinch salt
- Whisk the dressing until it becomes smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle the yoghurt and honey dressing over the fruit and salad mixture.
- Toss the salad gently until the fruit and leaves are lightly coated with the dressing.
- Transfer the salad to a serving bowl.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavour and texture.
Equipment
Notes
Serving Suggestions:
Actual Fruit Salad works beautifully as a light lunch or refreshing starter.
It also pairs well with grilled chicken, seafood, or barbecue dishes. For extra texture, a sprinkle of toasted nuts or seeds can be added just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 647IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 0.3mg
