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Berry Cheesecake Salad

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This Red, White, & Blue Berry Cheesecake Salad is the perfect summer dessert! Its chilled which makes it refreshing but its not so heavy that it weighs you down. This is perfect any summer day for a BBQ, after a pool day, or to make for your Independence Day party!

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  1. Wash your hands and your preparation area. Rinse strawberries and blueberries under cool running water before slicing or using.
  2. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
  3. Carefully fold in the whipped topping.
  4. Carefully fold in the berries and pretzels.
  5. Store in refrigerator until ready to eat.
  6. Tip: It’s recommended that you fold in the berries and pretzels just before serving. Storage for too long may water down the cheesecake and make the pretzels soggy.
Recipe Notes

Recipe contains 48% DV of Vitamin C per serving.

Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Salad Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 cup (189g) servings per container 10 Amount per serving Calories 180 % Daily Value Total Fat 0.5 g 1 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2 % Sodium 240 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 37 g 13 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 19 g Added Sugars 5 g 10 % Protein 5 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 94 mg 8 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 208 mg 4 %

Fruity Tacos

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It is time to take a fun, fresh twist on taco night. The sweet and fruity taco recipe will be a crowd-pleaser at any cookout or party. Try this healthy dessert today!


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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Wash and prepare fruit, combine in a bowl.
  3. Add lime juice, sprinkle with Tajin, and mix.
  4. Refrigerate fruit mixture until ready to serve.
  5. Mix cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl, set aside.
  6. Lightly butter each tortilla with the butter/margarine blend.
  7. Heat tortillas in a skillet on both sides until browned.
  8. Remove tortillas from the skillet and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  9. Fill each tortilla with fruit mixture and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

Sweet and Fruity Tacos Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 taco (174g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 170 % Daily Value Total Fat 4 g 5 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 440 mg 19 % Total Carbohydrate 31 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 14 g Added Sugars 2 g 4 % Protein 4 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 21 mg 2 % Iron 0 mg 0 % Potassium 188 mg 4 %

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 %

Strawberry Basil Lemonade

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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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Strawberry Basil Puree
Lemonade
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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

Strawberry Tips & Tricks

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Have you ever wondered how to remove the stem from your strawberry without damaging the beauty of the fruit?  This simple and easy trick will keep you from wasting the fruit and leave you with more to enjoy! Most importantly, the only tool you will need is a straw!  So save yourself a little time and money and follow these simple steps.

Looking for another quick and easy trick with strawberries? When in season fresh strawberries make the best snack. For a fresh perspective on slicing your strawberries, try using your egg slicer to quickly cut up strawberries. Perfect for adding to breakfast, snacks, or desserts!

Try using your egg slicer for easy and uniform strawberry slices!

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