Frosted Orange Ginger Fruit Salad

This recipe is light, naturally sweetened, and smothered in a smooth yogurt and ginger topping!

For the same reasons this fruit salad makes a great breakfast, it also makes a great snack. It is light, naturally sweetened, and smothered in a smooth yogurt and ginger topping. Often, we find ourselves so busy that we quickly grab less-healthy foods to satisfy us. Make this ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator, or take it to work in a covered container.

Food as Medicine

Both strawberries and grapes, with their rich antioxidant content, play a crucial role in a diet geared towards healthy aging. Strawberries boast phenols like anthocyanins and ellagitannins, while grapes are abundant in polyphenols including flavonoids, phenolic acids, and resveratrol. This high antioxidant capacity not only gives these fruits their vibrant colors but also imparts heart-protective, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory properties, making them excellent choices for maintaining healthy aging.

2 cups washed and sliced fresh strawberries
2 cups grapes
1 cup washed, cored, and diced apples
3 oranges, peeled, seeded, and cubed
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from the 3 peeled, seeded, and cubed oranges)
1 cup plain yogurt (optional)
1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger
2 tablespoons honey

GARNISH
12 sprigs mint

1. Toss all the fruit together in a medium bowl.
2. Whisk the orange juice, yogurt, ginger, and honey in a separate bowl. Pour the dressing over the fruit. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to marry the flavors.
3. Spoon the coated fruit into 12 small dessert dishes or parfait glasses. Garnish each with a sprig of mint.