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Green Tea Lemonade

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Looking for a refreshing way to stay cool and hydrated? This Green Tea Lemonade combines the light, earthy flavor of green tea with the bright citrus taste of lemonade for a crisp and revitalizing drink. Perfect for warm afternoons, family gatherings, or a midday pick-me-up, this easy beverage offers a delicious balance of sweet and tart flavors. Whether you’re relaxing on the porch or hosting friends, this refreshing recipe is a simple way to elevate your hydration routine.


a pitcher and two glasses full of recipe, green tea lemonade, topped with lemon slices and mint leaves.
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a pitcher and two glasses full of recipe, green tea lemonade, topped with lemon slices and mint leaves.
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  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
  2. In a *pitcher pour the boiling water and place the green tea bags in the water. Let steep for 20-30 minutes.
  3. Add the remaining cups of water and the lemonade mix to the pitcher of tea.
  4. Stir well.
  5. Wash the leaves of mint and lemon under cool running water.
  6. Pull the mint leaves off the stem and slice the lemon and add to the pitcher.
  7. Store in the refrigerator and serve over ice.
  8. Use within 12-24 hours or up to 3-4 days with the mint and lemons removed after 24 hours.
  9. *be sure to use a pitcher or container that can safely handle boiling water or steep directly in the pot used to boil water.
Recipe Notes

Green Tea Lemonade Nutrition Facts Serving size 8 ounces (250g) 8 Amount per serving Calories 15 % Daily Value Total Fat 0 g 0 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 10 mg 0 % Total Carbohydrate 3 g 1 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 0 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 20 mg 2 % Iron 0.4 mg 2 % Potassium 30 mg 0 %

Each 8 ounce serving contains approximately 20 mg of caffeine depending on the variety of tea and how long it’s left to steep.

Strawberry and Peach Fruit Salsa

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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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  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 %

Peachy Mint Iced Tea with Lemon

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Upgrade your standard iced tea! This Peachy Mint Iced Tea with Lemon is the perfect way to add a light flavor to your regular go-to!


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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 20 ounces of water, peach slices, mint and lemon juice.
  4. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until cold.
  5. Serve over ice including some peach slices and mint from the pitcher as garnish.
Recipe Notes

Vitamin C = 17.92 mg or 19.9%

Caffeine = 47 mg per serving

Pomegranate Fruit Salad

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This unexpected combination of fruit makes for a refreshing and crisp salad to compliment any main course.

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  1. Combine fruit in a large bowl.
  2. Sprinkle chopped mint over fruit
  3. Drizzle with honey and lime.
  4. Toss to combine
  5. Store in the refrigerator.
Recipe Notes

Pomegranate Fruit Salad Nutrition Facts Serving size (174g) servings per container 8 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 0 mg 0 % Total Carbohydrate 26 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 20 g Added Sugars 4 g 8 % Protein 1 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 18 mg 2 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 230 mg 4 %

Red, White and Blue Fruit Salad

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Jicama is a root vegetable that resembles a turnip. This vegetable is usually eaten raw and is a great alternative for chips. Season jicama with chili powder and a dash of salt for dips or dice them for salads.

 

 

 

 

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A festive way to celebrate July 4th or Memorial Day.
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A festive way to celebrate July 4th or Memorial Day.
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  1. Whisk lime juice, honey and fresh mint into a small bowl.
  2. Place all fruit in large bowl and pour dressing over fruit. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and enjoy!
How to cut Jicama
  1. You will need a sharp knife, cutting board, vegetable peeler.
  2. Wash and peel jicama with a vegetable peeler.
  3. Cut 1/4 of an inch slices of the jicama and then cut those slices into matchsticks. You can then use these to dip into guacamole or other dips instead of chips or dice them to use in salads.
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Nutrition Facts
Red, White and Blue Fruit Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 48 Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 105mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 5g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 0.1%
Vitamin C 79%
Calcium 1%
Iron 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.