Fruit and Nut Salad with Coconut Cream and Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing

When you’re feeling the urge for a fruit salad, instead of reaching for that container of orange juice, grab that can of coconut cream! The flavor of coconut plays insanely well with every type of fruit under the sun, and when it’s kissed with lime along with the other fruits – well – let’s just say that a ton of magic happens.

Fruit and Nut Salad with Coconut Cream and Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing substitutions + tips:

To make this delicious salad, you’ll need:

• 1 ½ cups chopped apples
• 1 ½ cups chopped strawberries
• 1 ½ cups whole grapes
• 1 ½ cups blueberries
• 1 cup coconut cream
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon organic maple syrup (I’d recommend “Grade A Golden, delicate taste”)
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons pistachios

If you don’t have coconut cream…you can use full-fat coconut milk.

I’ve found that as delicious as bananas are in a myriad of recipes, they just don’t like to be tossed with other fruit in a salad. They tend to get a little mushy. So, save those bananas for a healthy snack or as the base for a smoothie!

Diet compatibility and allergens

This recipe is Paleo and vegan, and with a small tweak can be Keto and Whole30 too!

Diet	Recipe compatible as written?	Recommended substitutions
Keto	No.	Omit maple syrup.
Paleo	Yes.
Whole30	No.	Omit maple syrup.
Gluten-free	Yes.
Vegetarian	Yes.
Vegan	Yes.
Low sodium	No.	Omit salt and vinegar.
Dairy-free	Yes.
Mediterranean	Yes.
Low FODMAP	Yes.
Atkins	Yes.
Allergen	Present in recipe?	Recommended substitutions
Milk	No.
Eggs	No.
Fish	No.
Shellfish	No.
Tree nuts	Yes.	Omit pistachios, and substitute orange juice for coconut cream.
Peanuts	No.
Wheat (Gluten)	No.
Soy	No.
Sesame	No.

Fruit and Nut Salad with Coconut Cream and Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing (step-by-step instructions):  

• Place the fruit in a large bowl.
• Whisk together the coconut cream, lime juice, apple cider, and salt.
• Drizzle over the fruit, and toss well to coat.

Recipes and Tips:

Apple cider vinegar gummies recipe

The best coconut cream you can buy

Coconut milk vs coconut cream(which is also how to make coconut cream)

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