Over the last few weeks I've been brainstorming a Christmas dinner menu.
It's a given I'll make my decadent creamy mashed potatoes, a few green veggies, corn casserole, homemade rolls, something for my meat-eating guests, a lentil loaf, homemade candy, a few desserts and a tray of appetizers.
As I made out my list I realized one key food group was being sorely neglected.
Fruit!
On Thanksgiving cranberries get loads of attention in sauces, stuffing and chutneys. Apples make an appearance in pie and salads.
But what fruit is popular at Christmas? Sugar plums? Are those even a real thing?
So, this year I've decided I'll whip up my crowd pleasing simple grape salad. Its vibrant flavor is a refreshing contrast against the creamy, comforting potatoes and gravy. Plus, it only takes a few minutes to make. Delicious AND easy? Sign me up!
Servings: 8-10 side dishes
 |
| Easy Gluten-free Holiday Grape Salad, Photo by Angela Tague |
As I made out my list I realized one key food group was being sorely neglected.
Fruit!
On Thanksgiving cranberries get loads of attention in sauces, stuffing and chutneys. Apples make an appearance in pie and salads.
But what fruit is popular at Christmas? Sugar plums? Are those even a real thing?
So, this year I've decided I'll whip up my crowd pleasing simple grape salad. Its vibrant flavor is a refreshing contrast against the creamy, comforting potatoes and gravy. Plus, it only takes a few minutes to make. Delicious AND easy? Sign me up!
Healthy Holiday Grape Salad
 |
| Photo by Angela Tague |
- 2 heaping cups seedless red grapes, whole
- 2 heaping cups seedless green grapes, whole
- 1- 5.3 oz. carton of Chobani lemon blended Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Wash and pat dry both varieties of grapes. Place them in a pretty serving bowl. Stir in one carton of Chobani lemon blended Greek yogurt and sprinkle the walnuts atop the salad. Cover and chill the fruit until meal time, then enjoy!
Do you have a favorite healthy, whole foods fruit dish to serve at the holidays? Tell me about it in the comments below! I'm still working on the Christmas menu and might be persuaded to make a few more additions!
Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!
Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living
###
Do you have a favorite healthy, whole foods fruit dish to serve at the holidays? Tell me about it in the comments below! I'm still working on the Christmas menu and might be persuaded to make a few more additions!
Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!
Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living
###
This sounds like a yummy salad.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is! I've paired it with breakfast and lunch! :) ~Angela
ReplyDelete