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Strawberry and Peach Fruit Salsa

March 13, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

This Strawberry and Peach Fruit Salsa is the perfect celebration of summer! This salsa is bright and fruity with a savory element making it perfect for topping grilled seafood or eating on it’s own with chips. Made even better if you have basil and mint growing in your own garden to use.

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Ingredients
  • 1 pound strawberries tops removed and chopped
  • 2 medium peaches pitted and chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons shallots chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
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Instructions
  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse all fresh produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. In a medium bowl combine the chopped strawberries, peaches, and shallots.
  3. Add the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and pepper to the fruit. Stir to combine well.
  4. Add basil and mint, toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve with chips, on toasted baguettes, or to top grilled chicken or salmon*.
Recipe Notes

*Note: nutritional information is for the fruit salsa only.

Strawberry and Peach Fruit Salsa

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/2 cup (217g)
servings per container 4

Amount per serving
Calories	100					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	0.5	g			1	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	5	mg			0	%	
Total Carbohydrate	23	g			8	%	
Dietary Fiber	4	g			14	%	
Total Sugars	17	g					
Added Sugars	3	g			6	%	
Protein	2	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	47	mg			4	%	
Iron	2	mg			10	%	
Potassium	387	mg			8	%

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: app, appetizer, balsamic, basil, fruit, mint, peach, peaches, salsa, shallot, Side Dishes, strawberries, strawberry, summer

Strawberry Basil Lemonade

June 29, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Needing a way to use up those herbs from your garden or a twist on a classic lemonade try out this Strawberry Basil Lemonade for a refreshing cool down this summer.


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Ingredients
Strawberry Basil Puree
  • 1/4 cup basil
  • 1 cup strawberries
  • 1/2 cups water
Lemonade
  • 2 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 7 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup stevia sugar substitute
Servings: 3/4 cup servings
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Strawberry Puree
  1. Wash the strawberries and basil until cold running water.
  2. Remove green stem from the strawberries and slice in half. Remove the basil leaves from the stem.
  3. Place the halved strawberries and basil leaves in a food processor and ½ cup of water. Blend until a smooth mixture.
  4. Pour into a small bowl and store in the refrigerator for at least an hour up to 3 days.
Lemonade
  1. Pour Basil Strawberry puree thru a mesh strainer over a bowl. Use a spoon to move the puree back and forth over the mesh strainer to drain the liquid.
  2. Pour the strained Basil Strawberry puree into a 2-quart pitcher
  3. Add lemon juice, 7 1/2 cups of water, and stevia and stir until mixed
  4. Place in the refrigerator to chill until serving or serve over ice.
Recipe Notes

Vitamin C = 11.94% DV

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: basil, drinks, hydration, lemonade, strawberry

Blackberry Basil Iced Green Tea

June 27, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

If you’re looking for a crisp green tea for your next afternoon pick-me-up, look no further! This lightly caffeinated drink with bright flavors of blackberries is a great hot weather treat.


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6 8 ounce servings
Ingredients
  • 48 ounces water divided
  • 6 bags green tea
  • 1 cup Blackberries crushed
  • 1.5 Tablespoons honey
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves chiffonade
  • Juice of 2 limes
Servings: 8 ounce servings
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  1. Clean your preparation area, and rinse fresh herbs and fruits before cutting.
  2. In a saucepan, bring 20 ounces of water to boil then remove from heat. Let tea bags steep for about 4 minutes or until desired strength.
  3. Pour into a pitcher and add honey, remaining 28 ounces of water, blackberries, basil, and lime juice.
  4. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until cold.
  5. Serve over ice with blackberries and basil leaves from the pitcher as garnish.
Recipe Notes

Vitamin C = 11.68 mg or 12.9% Daily Value

Green Tea caffeine = 30-50 mg per serving

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: basil, blackberries, blackberry, drinks, green tea, hydration, tea

Spring Garden Collaboration JMG + DT: Basil

April 26, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Let’s continue celebrating National Garden Month with basil! Basil is a great home herb that can provide flavorful additions, without added sodium, to some of your favorite recipes.

Check out this recipe for a great homemade pesto that is a perfect recipe for using your home-grown basil.

 

Special thanks to the Junior Master Gardener program for their collaboration with our Spring Garden series! JMG is a unique approach to classroom learning through hands-on gardening. Their program is all about “Growing good kids by igniting a passion for learning, success, and service through a unique gardening education.”  Learn more about JMG here. 

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