By Mayo Clinic Staff

Dietitian's tip:

Figs are a good source of iron, calcium and phosphorus. You can eat figs raw, as in this salad, or add them to baked goods.

Number of servings

Serves 6
  1. Healthy carb
  2. Low Fat
  3. Low Sodium

Ingredients

  1. 2 large red apples, cored and diced (about 4 cups)
  2. 6 dried figs, chopped (about 1 cup)
  3. 2 carrots, peeled and grated (about 3/4 cup)
  4. 2 ribs of celery, diced (about 2 cups)
  5. 1/2 cup fat-free lemon yogurt
  6. 2 tablespoons slivered almonds

Directions

In a small bowl, combine apples, figs, carrots and celery. Add yogurt and mix thoroughly. Top with slivered almonds and serve.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: About 1 cup

  • Total carbohydrate 19 g
  • Dietary fiber 3 g
  • Sodium 33 mg
  • Saturated fat Trace
  • Total fat 1 g
  • Trans fat 0 g
  • Cholesterol Trace
  • Protein 2 g
  • Monounsaturated fat 1 g
  • Calories 93
  • Added sugars 0 g
  • Total sugars 14 g
May 18, 2019