Mediterranean Strawberry Apple Grape Cheesecake Salad is a creamy fruit dessert. The dressing is made with cream cheese and has a light whipped texture. It is easy to make as it gets ready in 15 minutes. The dessert is made with strawberries, apples, and green grapes. It contains 285 kcal in one serving. You can easily store this fruit dessert for 2 days for the best texture and taste. Mediterranean Strawberry Apple Grape Cheesecake Salad can be served with fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, & mini cheesecake cups.
STATS:
- Calories: 285kcal
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 0 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Course: Dessert
- Total Duration: 15 minutes
- Diet: Mediterranean
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer
- Spatula
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring cups
- Serving bowl
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- Half cup homemade whipped cream
- 1 Granny Smith apple, diced
- 1 cup green grapes, halved
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 whole-grain crushed digestive biscuits
- 8 oz soft cream cheese
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- This provides a pleasant smell to the cheesecake salad. Vanilla extract will add some extra flavor to the salad and make the recipe look good.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese will make the cheesecake soft. It will provide a creamy and smooth texture to the salad. Soft cheese easily mixes and provides a good taste in the recipe.
- Mascarpone cheese or ricotta cheese can be used as alternatives; they also provide you with the best result as per your choice.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Greek yogurt will provide the extra creaminess to the cheesecake. It will also give the proteins which are good for your health. You can also use plain or dairy-free yogurt, as it also works best to provide good results in the recipe, as per your choice.
CARAMEL SAUCE:
- The sauce will add a sweet, rich flavor. You can smoothly drizzle the sauce over the cheesecake salad. You can use honey or maple syrup as an alternative. They also provide the same sweet taste, as per your choice in the recipe.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Firstly, wash the strawberries and grapes, then slice the strawberries, dice the apple, and cut the grapes in half.
- Now take a bowl and add the soft cream cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract. Beat them well.
- Then gently fold in the whipping cream using a spatula until everything is combined.
- Now add the strawberries, diced apples, and grapes to the creamy mixture. Gently toss until the fruit is coated.
- Sprinkle the crushed digestive biscuits and chopped walnuts over the salad.
- At last, drizzle the caramel sauce over the top just before serving.
TIPS:
- You can use fresh and ripe fruits for the best flavor.
- Soft the cream cheese before mixing to avoid lumps.
- Add the fresh apples just before serving so they will never get brown.
- We have to gently fold the whipped cream so its texture will remain fluffy..
- Add the crushed biscuits just before serving to keep them crunchy.
- You can adjust the quantity of honey based on how sweet your fruits are.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- You can easily store the salad for 2 days in a container for the best texture and taste.
FREEZER:
- You cannot freeze the salad because the fresh fruits and creamy dressing can change the texture.
FAQs:
Can I make this salad dressing before serving time?
- Yes, you can easily make the salad dressing before serving time.
Should I exclude the caramel sauce from the recipe?
- Yes. You can exclude it or use a little honey instead if required.
How can I prevent the apple from getting brown?
- You should toss the diced apples with a little lemon juice before adding them to the salad.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 285 kcal
Total Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Protein: 6 g
Total Carbohydrates: 29 g
Net Carbs: 26 g
Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 22 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Calcium: 75 mg
Iron: 1 mg
Potassium: 210 mg
Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings: 6