Sunlit Glade Fruit Herbs (Printable)

Bright yellow fruits paired with kale, spinach, and fresh herbs dressed in a tangy, natural olive oil dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Yellow Fruits

01 - 1 cup ripe mango, diced
02 - 1 cup pineapple, diced
03 - 1 golden apple, diced
04 - 1 yellow peach, sliced

→ Greens & Herbs

05 - 4 cups kale, stems removed, finely shredded
06 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
07 - ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
08 - ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
09 - ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn

→ Dressing

10 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
15 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnishes

16 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
17 - Zest of 1 lemon

# How To Make It:

01 - Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
02 - In a large bowl, massage shredded kale with half the dressing for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly softened.
03 - Add baby spinach, parsley, mint, and basil to the kale and toss gently to incorporate evenly.
04 - Place the dressed greens in a wide, shallow serving bowl, forming a dense ring around the edge.
05 - Pile the diced mango, pineapple, golden apple, and peach in the center to create a vibrant, sunlit centerpiece.
06 - Drizzle the remaining dressing evenly over the fruits and greens. Sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds and lemon zest if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like sunshine and feels special enough for guests, but takes no time at all to pull together.
  • The contrast between the tender kale and bright, juicy fruits with that tangy dressing is genuinely addictive, not heavy at all.
02 -
  • Kale absolutely must be massaged; there's no way around it if you want people to actually enjoy eating it raw in a salad.
  • Keep the fruits separate from the greens until the very last moment before serving, or the fruit juice will weep into the salad and it becomes soggy within minutes.
03 -
  • Prepare everything in advance but keep the fruit separate until serving—you can dress the greens hours ahead without any loss of quality.
  • Toast your pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for two minutes until they smell nutty; this small step makes them taste significantly better than raw.
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