Honey Chia Power Fruit Salad

Heart healthy ・ Vegetarian ・ Gluten free

Colorful and quick, you can serve this fruit side dish immediately after tossing, or make it ahead and serve it at room temperature within an hour. It's got a touch of acidity from apple cider vinegar, and sweetness from both the fruit and some honey. This refreshing salad pairs especially well with grilled chicken or pork because of the juxtaposition of sweet and savory.

We like to use papaya because it's nutrient dense. To prepare papaya, cut it in half, and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Then use a paring knife to remove the skin. But cantaloupe can be used instead if you're not able to find fresh papaya.

Honey Chia Power Fruit Salad

Hands-on time: 14 minutes
Total time: 14 minutes
Makes 4 servings
Serving size: 1 cup

1 navel orange
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon chia seeds
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups cubed papaya or cantaloupe
1 cup red seedless grapes
1 cup blueberries
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh mint leaves, optional

Remove 1/2 teaspoon zest from orange; place zest in a medium bowl. Peel orange, and section over bowl, reserving juice. Set orange sections aside. Add honey, chia seeds, olive oil, and vinegar to reserved orange juice in bowl; stir well.

Add orange segments, papaya, grapes, and blueberries to bowl; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with mint, if desired.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 130
Total Fat (g): 3
Saturated Fat (g): 0
Trans Fat (g): 0
Cholesterol (mg): 0
Sodium (mg): 10
Potassium (%DV): 6
Protein (g): 1
Carbs (g): 28
Fiber (g): 2
Sugars (g): 22
Added Sugars (g): 4
Calcium (%DV): 4