Fruit Salads with Dried Blueberries and Strawberries

One of the most versatile items to keep on hand is dried fruit. It has a long shelf life and can be a healthy addition to a variety of dietary plans. Dried fruits are great when eaten alone as a snack and they are fantastic in fruit salads.

Combining Fresh and Dehydrated Fruits

If you have always felt you had to choose between using dried fruit or fresh fruit in salads, now is an ideal time to change your way of thinking. Combining dried fruits with fresh fruits diversifies the texture and flavor of a salad. You can swap some fresh ingredients with dehydrated fruit to create a unique and refreshing salad. Dried blueberries and strawberries pair well with fresh melons to create a delightful summer salad. Simply add yogurt and coconut milk dressing to create a tropical salad. Dehydrated strawberries and blueberries along with some dried cranberries and fresh apple chunks are great additions to a refreshing honey-lime berry salad. A tangy poppy seed fruit salad has lots of fresh fruit in it. However, switching out some of the fresh fruit with dried fruit adds unique texture and flavor to the salad. Dried strawberries and watermelon are a popular flavor combination. It’s a great flavor foundation for a fruit salad.

Beyond the Fruit

Not only are dehydrated fruits a great addition to fruit salads, they are also an excellent way to add flavor and nutrition to other types of salads.

The flavor of dehydrated blueberries and strawberries can liven up a chicken salad or tuna salad. Salads made with kale, cabbage, or other greens are often a key part of a healthy eating meal plan. Adding dehydrated fruit such as strawberries and blueberries to these salads gives them an added punch of flavor and a satisfying texture. A blueberry cabbage salad is an excellent example of how to diversify the flavor and texture of a healthy salad using dried and fresh fruit.

Convenience

Dried fruit can be rehydrated to use in various types of salads. It is a convenient pantry staple. Keeping a diverse assortment of dried fruit on hand gives you the opportunity to expand your culinary creativity.