Refreshing Fruit Salad: A Wholesome & Light Meal
Create a Satisfying & Healthy Diet Fruit Salad When You Lack Appetite
I’ve made a fruit salad packed with tiny blueberries, perfect as a filling meal, especially on hot days when your appetite dwindles. This refreshing diet salad is delightfully light and enjoyable. It’s a simple way to get a rich flavor and essential nutrients.
Salad Ingredients- 4 slices of processed cheese (cut into 1cm pieces for easy eating)
- 2 eggs (scrambled and cooled)
- 1 banana (sliced into 0.5cm thick rounds)
- 1 Korean melon (seeds removed and diced into 1cm cubes)
- 10 cherry tomatoes (stems removed and halved)
- 5 lettuce leaves (torn or chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh)
- 1 tbsp toasted almonds (roughly chopped)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the 4 slices of processed cheese. Stack the cheese slices and cut them into approximately 1cm cubes. This will add a savory flavor and pleasant texture to your salad.
Step 2
Lightly oil a heated pan. Crack in the 2 eggs and scramble them until fully cooked. Once cooked, transfer the scrambled eggs to a plate and let them cool completely. Cooling the eggs prevents them from making the salad watery and affecting the taste.
Step 3
Prepare the fresh fruits and vegetables for the salad. Slice the banana into roughly 0.5cm thick rounds. Peel the Korean melon, cut it in half, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and dice it into 1cm cubes. Wash the lettuce leaves, pat them dry, and tear or chop them into bite-sized pieces. Remove the stems from the cherry tomatoes and halve them.
Step 4
Arrange the prepared lettuce in a large bowl. This forms a nice base and makes the salad look more abundant and fresh.
Step 5
Next, artfully arrange the diced Korean melon, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced banana, and the cut cheese slices on top of the lettuce. The mix of vibrant colors will make the salad visually appealing.
Step 6
Generously add 1 cup of blueberries on top. These small berries will burst with a sweet and tangy flavor, elevating the overall taste of the salad.
Step 7
Evenly sprinkle the cooled scrambled eggs over the salad. The soft texture of the eggs adds a satisfying element, making this salad substantial enough for a meal.
Step 8
Gently toss all the ingredients together in the bowl using a spoon or by lightly shaking the bowl. Be careful not to overmix, as this can mash the fruits. You want everything to be well combined but still maintain its texture.
Step 9
Transfer the salad to serving bowls. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil evenly over the salad. Olive oil enhances the flavors of the ingredients and adds a lovely sheen.
Step 10
Finally, drizzle balsamic glaze according to your preference. The balance of sweet and tangy notes will enhance your appetite and complete the salad.
Step 11
For the finishing touch, place the toasted almonds in a zip-top bag and roughly chop them with a rolling pin or mallet. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of these chopped almonds over the salad for an added nutty crunch and flavor. Now, simply scoop and enjoy your healthy and delicious diet meal! It’s a well-balanced dish that offers satisfying nourishment.
