Citrus Poppyseed Fruit Salad

Even if your fruit is slightly underripe, adding a combination of coconut water, lime, and honey helps to add some sweetness - and the poppy seeds add a nice crunch. This salad works great as a traveling snack or for a picnic.

Ingredients

• ½ cup (120 ml) coconut water
• 1 lime, zest and flesh only
• 3 Tablespoons (45 ml) honey
• 2 Tablespoons (18 g) poppy seeds
• 3 lbs (1.30 kg) apples [or pineapple, blackberry, kiwi, blueberry, or fruit of choice]

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the blade base.
2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 20 seconds.
3. Add the poppy seeds to the container and stir to incorporate. Let sit for 15-20 minutes to allow the poppy seeds to hydrate. Then, toss gently with the fruit to coat, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Whole limes always provide the freshest citrus flavor - the zest carries a lot of essential oils that help to flavor the salad, bringing a nice "zing" to it. Adding a simple dressing like this one can breathe life into everyday fruits, encouraging even the pickiest of eaters to try something new.

Nutrition

1 serving (203g)

• Calories: 130

• Total Fat: 1.5g

• Total Carbohydrate: 28g

  • Dietary Fiber: 7g
  • Sugars: 19g

• Protein: 2g

• Cholesterol: 16.95mg

• Sodium: 20mg