Tropical Fruit Salad
This Tropical Fruit Salad is easier to achieve than you would think. I found pink pineapple and dragon fruit (pitaya) at my local Ralphs. I like to make something like this to mix up the fruit in my diet. If you haven’t tried dragon fruit, I highly recommend it. It is sweet and subtly earthy, with a texture reminiscent of kiwi. Its gentle taste provides a perfect counterpoint to the vibrant tanginess of the pink pineapple, which is sweeter and more aromatic than its yellow counterpart. The papaya, with its buttery texture, is like a soft embrace that melds the flavors together, offering a creaminess that balances out the zest and sweetness of the other fruits. This is an easy and delicious salad that will delight you, your family, and friends!
Edible Flower Spring Rolls
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).
Luscious Strawberry Lemonade Sweetened with Dates
There’s nothing that beats homemade lemonade…except adding strawberries to the mix! I’ve recreated a childhood favorite, added fresh strawberries and sweetened with juicy delicious dates to make this your new favorite drink.
Strawberry Lemonade
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 Strainer
- 1 Large pitcher
Ingredients
- 3 cups filtered or spring water
- 1 cup diced strawberries
- 1/4 cup medjool dates
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2-3 sprigs of fresh mint
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients (excluding the mint) in a blender. Process until smooth and creamy, roughly 1-2 minutes.
- Strain the mixture using a fine mesh sieve to filter out any large pieces. While this step is optional, it's advised for a silkier lemonade.
- Transfer the mixture to a sealed container and including the mint sprigs. Close tightly and refrigerate for about an hour or until it's cold.
- Serve over ice.
Notes
For a sweeter lemonade, increase the number of dates. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 37kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 39IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.3mg
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Hi there, I’m Christine! Welcome to Real Yummies with Chris. I am currently living in Southern California with my husband. I am a Board Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, Art Therapist, and Hypnotherapist. I enjoy REAL food… avoid processed and refined foods, and am a “conscientious omnivore” that believes in balanced eating. While many pervasive generalizations surround nutrition and well-being, I think eating and health should be approached with the individual in mind. I do not believe there is a one-size-fits-all solution to health and well-being. Real Yummies with Chris is a community of individuals with various dietary needs (including intolerances and allergies) looking to feel good, trust their bodies, and tune into their inner wisdom.
