Wattleseed and Quandong Salad with Finger Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

A refreshing Australian native fruit salad combining tart quandong, roasted wattleseed, and a zesty finger lime dressing. This Australian-inspired salad recipe (gluten free), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, roasted wattleseed, cucumber into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh quandong fruit (pitted and sliced)
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 2 tbsp, ground roasted wattleseed
• 1 small, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp finger lime pearls
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified to make the dressing.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1 cup pitted and sliced fresh quandong fruit, 1 small thinly sliced cucumber, and 1/4 small thinly sliced red onion.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 2 tbsp ground roasted wattleseed evenly over the salad and gently toss to distribute the flavors.
4. Step 4: Drizzle the prepared finger lime dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat all ingredients.
5. Step 5: Just before serving, scatter 2 tbsp finger lime pearls on top for bursts of citrus texture and flavor.