Fruit Cup with Citrus Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Fruit Cup with Citrus Sauce
10 min.
6
70kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and healthy side dish to complement your meal? Look no further! This Fruit Cup with Citrus Sauce is the perfect addition to any table. Not only is it vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it's also incredibly easy to make and ready in just 10 minutes. Each serving comes in at only 70 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

This recipe is designed to serve 6, so it's perfect for gatherings or family dinners. The vibrant blend of cantaloupe, green grapes, and fresh strawberries is brought to life with a zesty citrus sauce. The sauce, made from a combination of orange juice, white wine or white grape juice, lemon juice, and a touch of sugar, adds a delightful tang that elevates the natural flavors of the fruit.

For an extra touch of elegance, garnish your fruit cup with fresh mint. It's a simple step that adds a burst of color and an aromatic twist that will impress your guests. And the best part? This dish requires minimal equipment - just a bowl, and you're good to go. So why not give your meal a refreshing boost with this Fruit Cup with Citrus Sauce? Your taste buds will thank you.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups cantaloupe balls 
  • servings mint leaves fresh
  • cup grapes green halved
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • 0.8 cup orange juice 
  • cup strawberries fresh halved
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • 0.3 cup grape juice 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, wine or grape juice, lemon juice and sugar; mix well. In a large bowl, combine the fruit; add juice mixture and toss to coat.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  3. Garnish with mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories70kcal
Protein5.36%
Fat3.51%
Carbs91.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.93
Glycemic Load
7.78
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
6.3499999512797%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.5mg
Petunidin
0.13mg
Delphinidin
0.28mg
Malvidin
1.18mg
Pelargonidin
5.97mg
Peonidin
0.12mg
Catechin
0.83mg
Epigallocatechin
0.19mg
Epicatechin
0.16mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Eriodictyol
0.61mg
Hesperetin
4.53mg
Naringenin
0.79mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.41mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.44mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:69.86kcal
3.49%
Fat:0.3g
0.45%
Saturated Fat:0.05g
0.34%
Carbohydrates:17.28g
5.76%
Net Carbohydrates:16.04g
5.83%
Sugar:14.78g
16.43%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:15.24mg
0.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.02g
2.03%
Vitamin C:37.5mg
45.46%
Vitamin A:1621.65IU
32.43%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.53%
Potassium:238.1mg
6.8%
Folate:23.9µg
5.97%
Vitamin K:5.47µg
5.21%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.1%
Copper:0.1mg
5.04%
Fiber:1.24g
4.95%
Magnesium:16.2mg
4.05%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.5%
Vitamin B3:0.61mg
3.03%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.91%
Iron:0.5mg
2.79%
Phosphorus:26.19mg
2.62%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.88%
Calcium:17.66mg
1.77%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.63%
Selenium:0.92µg
1.32%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.06%