Fruit Salad Recipe
Hare Krishna Fruit Salad is a delightful and healthy snack, inspired by the principles of bhakti yoga. This vibrant salad combines simple, wholesome ingredients to create a refreshing addition to your meals. In the tradition of Gaudiya Vaishnavism, preparing and offering food to Krishna is an act of love and devotion, known as bhakti. Each dish is prepared with care, mindfulness, and a pure heart, making it not just a meal but a spiritual offering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped apples
- 1 cup chopped bananas
- 1 cup chopped oranges
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 cup chopped grapes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves, chopped (for garnish)
Dressing
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Fruits:
- Chop the apples, bananas, oranges, strawberries, and grapes. Set aside.
- Mix Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped fruits.
- Prepare Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, and a pinch of salt.
- Combine and Serve:
- Drizzle the dressing over the fruit salad and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust Sweetness: Adjust the amount of honey to suit your taste preferences.
- Serving Tip: Serve the fruit salad chilled for the best flavor and texture.
- Storage: Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg