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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*.
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*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!


Peachy Mint Iced Tea with Lemon
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6 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 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.
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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.
Recipe Notes

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.