Tropical Fruit Salad

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This Tropical Fruit Salad is easier to achieve than you would think. I found pink pineapple and dragon fruit (pitaya) at my local Ralphs. These days, we can get most any ingredients we want. I like to make something like this occasionally to mix up the fruit in my diet. If you haven’t tried dragon fruit, I highly recommend it. This is an easy and delicious salad that will surprise your family and friends.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 113 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Sauce Pan
  • 1 Sharp Knife

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

    Fruit

    Dressing

    Instructions
     

    Directions

    • Cut up pineapple, mango, dragon fruit, and kiwi.
    • Scrape any pith (the white part) off the zest strips. Combine the orange and lemon zest, vanilla bean, mint, orange juice, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Turn to low and let simmer for 15 minutes or until you have 1/2 cup of liquid. Remove from the heat and let stand for at least 2 hours. Strain.

    Step 2

    • Stir the fruit into the syrup and refrigerate for an hour. Garnish with a mint sprig.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 275mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 967IUVitamin C: 89mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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    Edible Flower Spring Rolls

    4.8 6 votes

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    Using Edible Flowers 
    in your party desserts, drinks, salads and even main dishes adds a unique element to your celebration. They add color, elegance, a bit of whimsy, and also have an interesting range of tastes.

    Search for what is in season in your area – your local farmers’ market is a great source for finding out what is available and they’ll often have much more variety than the grocery store. Always ask vendors how their flowers are grown (you don’t want to eat flowers that have been sprayed with pesticides!). You can also order edible flowers (fresh or crystallized, which are great for using atop desserts) from several sites online (Gourmet Sweet Botanicals, Marx Foods, Food Innovations).

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    Dragonfruit Smoothie Bowl

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    Dragonfruit Smoothie Bowl

    Ingredients
      

    Instructions
     

    • Instructions
    • Add the frozen fruit to a blender or food processor.
    • Add milk, and then process silky smooth.
    • Top with fresh fruit, nuts, coconut, or granola. Dig in and enjoy!

    Notes

    Nutrition
    Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 823mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 1860IU | Vitamin C: 70.3mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 3.9mg
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    Spring Herb Frittata

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    This herb frittata will brighten up any Spring table. Enjoy the freshness of this nutritious dish with family and loved ones.

    Spring Herb Frittata

    Ingredients
      

    Instructions
     

    • Step 1
    • Heat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, stir together crème fraîche and chives; set aside.
    • Step 2
    • In large bowl, lightly beat eggs. In a food processor, pulse scallions, parsley, cilantro, dill, tarragon and 2 tablespoons oil until evenly and finely chopped. Add to bowl with eggs along with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and mix to combine.
    • Step 3
    • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in medium skillet on medium until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
    • Add egg mixture and cook until edges have begun to sizzle and set, about 2 minutes.
    • Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the center is just set, 18 to 20 minutes.
    • Let rest at least 5 minutes.
    • Serve with chive crème fraîche or sour cream. Sprinkle with more herbs, if desired.

    Notes

    Nutritional Information (per serving) About 305 calories, 26.5 g fat (8 g saturated), 12 g protein, 375 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber
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    Spring Roll Bowl

    5


    These Spring Roll Bowls have bright, colorful ingredients. According to the food pyramid, we should consume up to nine servings of vegetables and fruits each day. You can eat your rainbow of colors with this satisfying, tasty bowl!

    Spring Roll Bowls

    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 2 bowls

    Ingredients
      

    Instructions
     

    • Cook the rice noodles per the package directions, but add some neutral-flavored oil to the pot. When done, rinse the noodles with cold water to stop cooking. Drain the noodles and immediately toss them with 1/2 cup of neutral-flavored oil to prevent clumping.
    • In a small food processor, prepare the sweet soy sauce by combining the garlic, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, tahini, and Sriracha. Stir in the neutral-flavored oil.
    • Add the desired amount of Sweet Soy Sauce to the noodles and toss to coat.
    • Prepare each serving bowl with the noodle salad. Add the purple cabbage, bell pepper, zucchini, carrots, and avocado to the bowl with the rice noodles. Top with the sliced avocado and lime wedges. Garnish with chopped cashews, crushed red pepper, micro cilantro, and sweet soy sauce.

    Notes

    Want to add a protein to your spring roll bowls? Steamed shrimp is a great option!
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    Macadamia Nut Coconut Granola

    5

    This amazing Macadamia Nut Coconut Granola is delicious AND healthy. Packed with nuts and seeds, healthy fats, and iron, it’s gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and vegan. It’s delicious any time of the day. I like mine with plain yogurt and berries.

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    Easy Heirloom Tomato Mini Tarts

    5 7 votes

    After some oven time, these mini tarts are flakey, golden brown, and summer-licious. They are crisp, flavorful, satisfying, and SO easy to make!  The tomatoes do all the work, when it comes to making these sweet tarts, and they are quite the lookers, as well!!

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    Yogurt Banana Split

    5

    Take your banana split to the next level. Make it healthy and satisfying with your choice of delicious toppings. This is a fun snack for kids and adults! (Glute-Free, Paleo)

     

    Yogurt Banana Split

    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes

    Instructions
     

    • Start by slicing a banana lengthwise.
    • Add a large scoop of nut butter, followed by a large scoop of yogurt, to the center.
    • Melt chocolate bar by microwaving for 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted.
    • Sprinkle with berries, granola, and chopped nuts. Use a spoon to drizzle with chocolate.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    TOPPING IDEAS:
    granola, chopped nuts, strawberries, raspberries, cherries, blueberries, dried cranberries, or shredded coconut.
    Keyword Berries, Breakfast, Delicious, Dessert, Healthy, Holistic, Luscious, Nutritious, Paleo, Satisfying, Spring, Summer, Sustainable, Sustaining, Yummy
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    Shrimp and Mango Salad with Orange-Lime Vinegarette

    5

    This salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish for summer, night or day!

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    Berrie Pops to Prevent Cognitive Decline

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    Did you know, adding apples, oranges and strawberries to your daily diet can help prevent cognitive decline?

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