This Mediterranean Creamy Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad has a creamy and fruity texture. We prepare this salad with strawberries, bananas, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and walnuts. There are about 245 calories and 29 g of net carbs in this cheesecake salad. We make this salad in about 15 minutes, with no cooking required. This Mediterranean Creamy Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad is ideal for brunches, family gatherings, potlucks, summer desserts, holidays, sweet cravings, and Mediterranean-inspired meals. You can prepare the creamy dressing earlier and refrigerate it, while the finished salad is best enjoyed within 1–2 days. You can serve this salad with Fresh Strawberries, Fresh Figs, Pomegranate Seeds, Orange Slices, Raspberries, or Fresh Mint.
STATS:
- Course: Dessert, Fruit Salad
- No. of Calories: 245 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Cook time: 0 minutes
- Portion size: 1 cup
- Cooking mode: No-bake, chilled
- Total servings: 8
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 15 minutes
TOOLS:
- Bowl
- Hand Mixer
- Spatula
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- Zester
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Refrigerator
INGREDIENTS:
CHEESECAKE DRESSING:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- â…“ cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Sea salt
- 1 tsp lemon zest
FRUIT:
- 2 cups strawberries
- 3 bananas
TOPPING:
- ½ cup walnuts
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
CREAM CHEESE:
- To make a smooth and creamy cheesecake dressing, we incorporate softened cream cheese. You can substitute Neufchâtel cheese.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Greek yogurt adds creaminess and a light tang. You can substitute thick plain yogurt.
HONEY:
- Honey naturally sweetens the dressing. Maple syrup or agave syrup could be utilized as a further choice.
STRAWBERRIES:
- Fresh strawberries provide a juicy and fruity flavor. You can substitute raspberries or blueberries.
BANANAS:
- Firm-ripe bananas provide natural sweetness and soft texture. You might swap them with peaches or apples.
WALNUTS:
- A nice crunch and nutty taste are added by walnuts. You can substitute pistachios or almonds.
LEMON:
- Lemon juice and zest brighten the creamy dressing. Lime juice might also be utilized as another choice.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We beat the softened cream cheese till smooth.
- Include the salt, Greek yogurt, cinnamon, honey, lemon zest, vanilla, and lemon juice.
- Make slices of the bananas and strawberries.
- Include the fruit in the cheesecake mixture.
- Carefully mix till the fruit is uniformly coated.
- Whisk in the chopped walnuts.
- Wrap and chill for almost thirty minutes.
- Serve refrigerated with additional walnuts if required.
TIPS:
- We utilize ripe and firm bananas.
- Soften the cream cheese and then whisk it.
- Include lemon juice to get a fresh texture.
- Refrigerate it before eating for a perfect texture.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRESH & FRUITY:
- Fresh Strawberries
- Fresh Figs
- Pomegranate Seeds
- Orange Slices
- Raspberries
MEDITERRANEAN PAIRINGS:
- Greek Yogurt
- Fresh Mint
- Pistachios
- Orange-Almond Salad
- Fresh Berries
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store this cheesecake salad in a closed box and refrigerate it for 1–2 days.
FREEZER:
- We do not suggest storing this cheesecake salad, as the bananas, cream cheese, and yogurt will be grainy or watery after defrosting.
FAQs:
Will we prepare the dressing earlier?
- Yes, you can make the dressing earlier and chill it. Include the fruit closer to eating.
Could we utilize frozen strawberries?
- Yes, you can use fresh strawberries, as frozen strawberries will release extra liquid.
May we prepare this salad without cream cheese?
- Yes, you might utilize extra-thick Greek yogurt to get a lighter version.
Will we utilize different sweetener?
- Yes, you can alternate the honey with maple syrup.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Proteins: 6 g
Caloric Content: 245 kcal
Net carbs: 29 g
Sodium: 145 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 23 g
Fats: 11 g
Portion Size: 1 cup
Total carbs: 32 g