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Healthy Protein-Powered Spring Fruit Salad with Cottage Cheese Cream

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A light, creamy, and protein-packed spring fruit salad topped with a luscious cottage cheese cream, perfect for easy weight loss and quick meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup green grapes, halved
  • 1 medium apple, cored and diced (Granny Smith or Gala)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Juice of half a lemon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fruit (10 minutes): Wash all fresh fruit thoroughly. Hull and quarter the strawberries, peel and slice the kiwi, chop the apple into bite-sized pieces, and halve the grapes and pineapple chunks. Toss everything gently in a mixing bowl with chopped mint leaves if using.
  2. Make the Cottage Cheese Cream (8 minutes): Place cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon juice into a blender or food processor. Blend on high until silky smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Add a teaspoon of water or milk if cream is too thick.
  3. Taste and Adjust: Taste the cream and add more honey for sweetness or lemon juice for brightness if desired. Blend briefly again to combine.
  4. Combine and Chill: Pour the cottage cheese cream over the fruit salad and gently fold with a spatula until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld and chill.
  5. Serve: Spoon the salad into individual bowls or a large serving dish. Garnish with extra mint leaves or finely chopped nuts like pistachios if desired.

Notes

Use firm, ripe fruit to avoid watery salad. Blend cottage cheese thoroughly for smooth cream. Lemon juice balances sweetness and adds brightness. Chill salad before serving for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute cottage cheese and yogurt with coconut or almond-based alternatives. Prepare cream ahead and store airtight in fridge for up to 2 days.

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