Platter of Mixed Fresh and Dried Fruits | Nutritious & Vibrant Dessert

Ingredients :

One cup of raisins, dry

Half a cup of dried apricots, chopped

Half a cup of dried figs, sliced

Half a cup of pitted dates

Cut fresh strawberries into halves.

Green and red grapes

One apple, sliced thinly

One kiwi, sliced into rounds

One orange, sliced in half

Sprinkle with a few crushed almonds or walnuts as a garnish.

Steps in Preparation :

Arrange orange slices in a circular pattern for a bright base on a large, round serving plate.

Arrange apple and kiwi slices on top in succession to get a pleasing color contrast.

Place the dried fruits, dates, figs, raisins, and apricots in the middle, in the shape of a small pyramid.

Put the strawberries and grapes between the dried fruits to maximize freshness.

Sprinkle crushed almonds or walnuts on top for crunch and garnish.

For added freshness, chill in the fridge for 15 minutes or serve right away.