Red, White and Blue Fruit Salad
Serves 8
Time 4 hr 15 min
Celebrate Independence Day with this patriotic-hued, light, yet luscious dessert. Serve it family-style by bringing the fruit and cashew cream to the table in separate bowls. Or dish the fruit into individual bowls, cups or wine glasses and top with the cream.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw, unsalted cashew pieces (about 4 1/2 ounces)
- 2 pitted dates (about 1 1/2 ounces), roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and halved
- 11 ounces blueberries
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh mint
Method
Put cashews into a large bowl, cover with water and set aside at room temperature to let soak for 4 hours or overnight; drain well.
Transfer to a food processor, and add dates, vanilla and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water and purée until smooth.
In a large serving bowl, toss together strawberries, blueberries and mint.
Serve with cashew cream.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 160 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 20g carbohydrates (3g dietary fiber, 11g sugar), 4g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw, unsalted cashew pieces (about 4 1/2 ounces)
- 2 pitted dates (about 1 1/2 ounces), roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and halved
- 11 ounces blueberries
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh mint