Plum Salad

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I was told recently not to eat so much fruit because fruits are loaded with fructose and fructose is a poison to the liver. Liver, the most amazing organ in our bodies, cannot make out the difference between fructose coming from fruits and the industrially produced high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) made out of GMO corn. Both fructose molecules are identical and the liver uses the same enzyme to process them. But there is a difference. Ripe, seasonal fruits contain water, vitamins, minerals and many other beneficial nutrients including fiber. Dietary fiber slows down the digestion and absorption of fructose from fruits. 

 


So, despite the warning, since plums are in season, I decided to make a wonderfully simple plum salad. I used Mirabelles, Reine Claude Green Plums and Quetsches. You can use any plums that are currently in season. Aim for ripe but not overripe fruits. 

Plums are rich in vitamin C, K and A; phosphorus, potassium and magnesium; polyphenols such as chlorogenic acid, anthocyanins and quercetin; as well as dietary fiber. They have a low glycemic index and thanks to the high content of chlorogenic acid, may even help to stabilize blood sugar.

 


Ingredients: 

  • 1 lb plums, halved or quartered, stones removed
  • freshly pressed juice of 1/2 lemon, use more as needed
  • 1-2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, optional but worth a try
  • tiny pinch pink Himalayan salt to balance the flavors

 


Method:

  • In a large bowl, whisk a dressing using lemon juice cinnamon, black pepper, if using and the salt. Add the halved or quartered plums and mix well. 
  • Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge for 15 minutes or so. Allow the flavors to mingle. 
  • Remove the chilled salad from fridge and serve right away. Enjoy it in good company!

 


Tip: You can turn this salad into an appetizer. Whisk a dressing with virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Skip the cinnamon and use black pepper generously. Top it with some aged raw nut cheese and enjoy. 

In radiant health,  passionately raw - Dominique

 

 
 

Dominique Allmon©2026

Interesting articles:

Health implications of fructose consumption: A review of recent data  

Sucrose, High-Fructose Corn Syrup, and Fructose, Their Metabolism and Potential Health Effects: What Do We Really Know? 

*Information in this article is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure a disease.