Fresh Fruit Medley

This Fresh Fruit Medley is a bright and refreshing dessert that celebrates the natural sweetness of seasonal produce. By combining crisp apples, creamy bananas, juicy oranges, and sweet grapes, you create a textural symphony that is both satisfying and light. The addition of a simple dressing made from frozen orange juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger elevates the dish, adding warmth and depth without overwhelming the fresh flavors. It is an excellent choice for a healthy snack, a light dinner party ending, or a potluck contribution. The preparation is quick and requires no cooking, making it an effortless yet impressive addition to any meal. Serve it chilled for the best experience.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 314.1

Dietary: Diabetic, Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This Fresh Fruit Medley is a bright and refreshing dessert that celebrates the natural sweetness of seasonal produce. By combining crisp apples, creamy bananas, juicy oranges, and sweet grapes, you create a textural symphony that is both satisfying and light. The addition of a simple dressing made from frozen orange juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger elevates the dish, adding warmth and depth without overwhelming the fresh flavors. It is an excellent choice for a healthy snack, a light dinner party ending, or a potluck contribution. The preparation is quick and requires no cooking, making it an effortless yet impressive addition to any meal. Serve it chilled for the best experience.

Ingredients

1 small Apple, peeled and diced
2 tablespoon Part-skin ricotta cheese
2 medium Bananas, sliced
1/8 teaspoon Ground ginger
1 small Orange, sectioned
1/8 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
1/2 cup Seedless grapes
1/2 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon Frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

Directions

1
Peel and dice the apple, then slice the bananas and section the orange.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the thawed frozen orange juice, vanilla extract, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon to create the dressing.
3
Place the diced apple, sliced bananas, orange sections, and grapes in a large serving bowl.
4
Gently pour the spice-citrus dressing over the fruit.
5
Add the ricotta cheese and gently toss everything together until the fruit is evenly coated.
6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 314.1kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.0g2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 3.9mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 81.3g28%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g38%
Sugars 45.9g
Protein 3.8g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Serve immediately after chilling for the best texture. Bananas will brown if left out too long, so add them just before mixing if possible.

For a dairy-free version, omit the ricotta cheese or substitute with a small amount of coconut cream or yogurt.

You can substitute the frozen orange juice with fresh orange juice, though the concentrate provides a more intense flavor.

This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.

Keywords: fruit salad, fresh fruit, apple, banana, orange, grape, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, citrus dressing, healthy dessert, no bake, vegetarian, gluten free, summer recipe, light snack, potluck, refreshing, sweet, easy recipe

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