Cardamom Flavored Fruit Salad Salatat Al Fawaakih

Elevate your fruit salad game with *Cardamom Flavored Fruit Salad (Salatat Al Fawaakih)*, a vibrant and refreshing Middle Eastern-inspired dish bursting with flavor. Sweet oranges, crisp apples, juicy grapes, and tangy pomegranate seeds come together in a colorful medley, enhanced by a luxurious dressing of zesty lime juice, golden honey, and aromatic ground cardamom. Fresh mint adds a delicate herbal touch, perfectly balancing the fruity sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal for a quick dessert, a healthy snack, or a stunning addition to your brunch menu. Serve it chilled for a refreshing taste that will delight your senses. Make this cardamom-infused fruit salad your go-to for a quick, nutritious, and irresistibly flavorful treat! Keywords: cardamom fruit salad, Salatat Al Fawaakih, Middle Eastern dessert, healthy fruit salad, refreshing summer recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Fresh orange
• 2 pieces Fresh apple
• 2 pieces Fresh banana
• 1 cup Fresh strawberries
• 1 cup Grapes
• 0.5 cup Pomegranate seeds
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cardamom
• 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves (chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the fruits thoroughly under running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Peel and segment the oranges, removing any seeds. Cut the segments into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Core the apples and dice them into small cubes. Optionally, keep the peel for added texture and nutrition.

Step 4

Peel and slice the bananas into thin rounds.

Step 5

Hull and quarter the strawberries. Ensure the pieces are roughly bite-sized.

Step 6

If needed, remove stems from the grapes and cut any large grapes in half.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the orange pieces, apple cubes, banana rounds, strawberry quarters, grapes, and pomegranate seeds.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, and ground cardamom until fully combined.

Step 9

Pour the lime and cardamom dressing over the fruit mixture. Gently toss the fruits until evenly coated without mashing them.

Step 10

Sprinkle the chopped mint leaves on top and give the salad one last gentle mix.

Step 11

Chill the fruit salad in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 12

Serve the fruit salad cold in individual bowls or a large serving dish. Optionally, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1363.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	905.9

Total Fat 3.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 16.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 232.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.4g	0%
Total Sugars 172.3g
Protein 10.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 216.0mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 2559.7mg	0%

*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: 3.1%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 92.7%