Summer fruit salad
- 30min
- 4
- 117 kcal
- Easy
Per 217 g contains
of an adult's recommended intake.
Typical energy values per 100g: 228kj/54kcal
A delicious summer staple that can be enjoyed all year round.
A perfect dessert for after a BBQ, or for entertaining guests. Make sure to pre-soak the fruit in cold water to ensure maximum taste and sweetness!
Ingredients
- Black grapes250g 9oz
- Juice of 2 limes30ml 1fl oz
- 2 kiwi fruit150g 5oz
- 1 large orange210g 7.4oz
- Strawberries227g 8oz
Cooking Method
- Wash the grapes and strawberries thoroughly. Peel the orange and the kiwi.
- Cut the end off the strawberries before chopping them into quarters. Throw them into a large bowl.
- Dice the kiwi into chunks and add to the bowl. Halve the grapes and add them too.
- Drizzle over half the lime juice. Gently toss the fruits to mix them all up.
- Place the fruit salad in the fridge for 20 minutes or until you are ready to serve.
- Serve the fruit salad into four small bowls, adding the orange chunks at the last minute. Finish with the other half of the lime juice.
Nutritional Information
| Typical Values | per 100g | per 217g serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 54 kcal 228 kj | 117 kcal 494 kj |
| Fat of which saturates | 0 g 0 g | 0.6 g 0 g |
| Carbohydrate of which sugars | 10 g 10 g | 22 g 22 g |
| Fibre | 2 g | 4.3 g |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1.5 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
This fruit salad provides a great source of vitamin C which is important for protecting our cells and helping our body to repair itself.
It also provides a range of antioxidants which help to reduce free radicals (loose electrons) in the body.
Grapes
These tiny fruits contain many importnant vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin K, A, and C and vitamin B6. Their high nutrient content means they play an important role in having a healthy lifestyle.
Kiwi
If you're looking for a way to get in your daily dose of vitamin C, then look no further than the delicious kiwi. These green wonders will help to boost your immune system as they are one of the most nutritious vitamin C foods around.
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