Fruit Salad of the Ancient Greeks

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 17

Healthy and refreshing Fruit Salad of the Ancient Greeks recipe

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

30 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 honeydew melon
	2 ripe peaches , pit removed and cut in to 1/2-inch pieces
	2 pears , cored and cut in to 1/2-inch pieces
	1 bunch red seedless grapes , removed from the stems
	1/2 cup chopped almonds
	1/2 cup yellow grapes
	2 glasses dry red wine
	1/2 cup honey

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

347

Sugar

44g

Fat

The Ancient Greeks enjoyed a variety of fruits and often combined them in salads. This Fruit Salad of the Ancient Greeks recipe is a modern take on a classic dish. It's a refreshing and healthy way to enjoy a variety of fruits in one dish and is perfect for a summer BBQ or as a light and healthy dessert after a meal.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, mix together the honey and dry red wine.
2.	Add in the chopped almonds and stir well to combine.
3.	Add in the honeydew melon, peaches, pears, and both types of grapes, and stir gently to coat with the honey wine mixture.
4.	Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

PROS

This Fruit Salad of the Ancient Greeks is a refreshing and healthy way to enjoy a variety of fruits.

The salad is naturally sweetened with honey and the addition of almonds provides a nice crunch and nuttiness.

CONS

Some people may not enjoy the texture of the grapes in the salad.

The prep time for chopping the fruits and nuts may take some time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Fruit Salad of the Ancient Greeks is packed with vitamins and minerals from a variety of fruits.
The almonds provide healthy fats and protein.
Honey has been linked to aiding in wound healing and may have antibacterial properties.