Loaded Fruit Salad
Monday, June 30, 2025
Living a Wellspring Life on
Singing Aspen Farm
A Wellspring Kitchen Recipe
Melinda’s Free-Form Loaded Fruit Salad
Makes ~ 1.5 qts/Time ~ 30 min
Wellspring Kitchen is the spot for all things related to nourishing ourselves & our loved ones, whether it is preparing food, gardening, herbs, body care …. It will all be in this space! I welcome positive feedback & ideas! I also love to research & try new things, so if there is anything in the plant-based vegan world you would like to learn about, please reach out!
I am having great fun playing with our fairly new Harvestright Freeze Dryer and posting about my food adventures on FaceBook. It has been lovely receiving positive feedback from friends as well as others I do not know - at least not yet! - and be able to share my culinary explorations.
I posted my Loaded Fruit Salad on Facebook recently & received wonderful feedback! This fruit salad has been a game changer for me, as it is so easy & takes less than a half hour for a whole week of YumYum! It is that good and as it takes little time, I look forward to the scant half hour it takes! I thought it would be a great start for our new adventure! I hope you enjoy it!
Ingredients and Assembly
1 grapefruit, local apple & 2 small tangerines, all organic
Wash well, remove grapefruit & tangerine skins, core apple & cut into smallish (or whatever size you like) pieces. Put all into a biggish bowl! I also ‘smoosh’ the grapefruit to get some juice!
Now I get out all of the add-ins, such as:
Dried coconut (shreds & sometimes large flakes) & walnuts (crumbled a bit)
Dried fruit: pineapple, prunes, gogi & mulberry (if they’re too big I cut them with kitchen scissors)
Seeds: sprouted chia, flax & hemp (heaping tablespoon of each)
I sprinkle coconut flakes over all till I think ‘enough’, cut up dried fruit & measure heaping tablespoons of seeds, so there is really little measuring! When it’s all mixed up, I pour enough kombucha in so it’s kinda soupy as the dried fruit will soak up a bit of the liquid & I like moist!
Use any fresh fruits (probably not bananas), dried fruits, seeds & nuts you like!
Any juice could sub for kombucha. I love kombucha for its taste & healthy benefits! And its Fizz!
FYI. I will be exploring easy, efficient methods of removing skin from grapefruit!
I would love to hear about yours!
I keep our own mixed coconut sugar & cinnamon mix on hand to sprinkle on more goodness!
Read the full original blog post HERE.
Thank you so much for being part of this journey.
Whether you’re joining us for meditation, exploring plant-based recipes, or curious about the woolen art inspired by our flock, I’m so glad we get to share these moments together.
I’d love to hear from you—feel free to reply with questions, ideas, or just to say hello. And if you haven’t already, follow along on Facebook or Instagram for even more updates.
Until next time,
Warmly,
Melinda Kjarum
Hi, I Am Melinda Kjarum
Founder of Wellspring Woolens
Melinda Kjarum is the heart and visionary behind Wellspring Woolens. Her journey began with a life-changing encounter in 1997 at the Minnesota State Fair, where a single Icelandic ram sparked an unexpected path toward sustainable farming, handcrafted woolens, and holistic wellness.
Rooted in resilience—she rebuilt her life and home after a devastating tornado swept Southern Minnesota—Melinda’s approach weaves together mindful living, natural materials, veg based recipes, and the gentle but energizing tones of singing bowls.
Through Wellspring Breath, Kitchen, and Woolens, she shares not only products but also a philosophy of stewardship, community, and authenticity. Melinda’s work invites you to slow down, reconnect with nature, and experience a bit more of everyday life.
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