It’s summer – and we all enjoy something refreshing on a hot day!
Fruit salad does the trick. It’s a “treat” – lots of carbs (sugar) – and satisfies the sweet tooth in all of us – while providing nutrition and hydration.
Some keys to making a great fruit salad:
1. Canned, fresh – doesn’t matter. But avoid canned fruits with syrup or added sugar. Also: Add bananas right before serving (they do turn to mush if you add when mixing!)
2. Mix it up! Use a mixture of berries, citrus – have fun and use lots of color.
3. Fruit salad will spoil quickly – even if refrigerated. Use fresh, washed, ingredients. Make only enough to be eaten in 1-3 days.4. Do not add sugar. Fruit is full of natural sugar – and over time, your taste buds will notice.
Ingredients:
| Apples * Pears | Peach * Plum * Nectarine * Apricot | Honeydew * Cantaloupe * Watermelon |
| Orange * Grapefruit * Tangerine * Mandarin Oranges | Cherries * Grapes | Dates * Figs |
| Pineapple * Mango * Papaya * Kiwi | Strawberries * Blueberries * Raspberries * Blackberries | Bananas * Coconut * Nuts * SeedsMint * Spices |
Directions:
- Wash, cube or dice, and mix your chosen fruits in a large bowl.
- A splash of lemon or lime juice (strain for pips / seeds) will help balance the sweetness and help your salad stay fresh.
Our Director’s favorite fruit salad: ½ Watermelon (seedless), 1 tub blueberries, sprigs of mint, lemon juice.
What’s your favorite fruit salad?
