Sugar-Free Dried Fruit Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and wholesome Sugar-Free Dried Fruit Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing, a naturally sweet and nutrient-packed dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Bursting with chewy dried apricots, figs, and cranberries, this salad is perfectly balanced with crunchy sliced almonds, pistachios, and a bed of crisp mixed greens. The star of the recipe is the tangy honey-lemon dressing, a simple yet sophisticated blend of fresh lemon juice, honey, and olive oil, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper for a refreshing finish. This no-cook salad is a perfect blend of sweetness and zest, offering a guilt-free, sugar-free way to enjoy the natural flavors of dried fruits. Serve it as a light starter, a side dish, or even a main course for a wholesome, satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Add the sliced almonds and pistachios to the salad mixture, mixing them in evenly.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper as needed.

Step 7

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

Serving size	(551.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1593.8

Total Fat 86.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 688.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 194.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.0g	0%
Total Sugars 138.8g
Protein 31.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 368.0mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 2560.3mg	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: 46.2%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 46.3%