What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Start Smart: Rainbow Fruit Cup! As the seasons roll on, here’s a friendly reminder about buying fresh fruit. Most grocers feature fruits that are always in season, such as apples, bananas, and grapes. If you pay attention to the first ones you see as you walk in the door or in high traffic areas, most likely you’ll reap the savings. That’s one clue. If the store has an abundance of something on hand, they focus on “pushing” it through quickly, which translates BEFORE it becomes overripe. Consumers can take advantage of the prices while enjoying healthy options. Rainbow fruit simply means combining different colors for plate appeal. Keep in mind that canned fruit can be substituted at times. I like balancing out pineapple chunks or mandarin oranges along with fresh fruit. No worries. The citrus dressing will pull everything together nicely.
RAINBOW FRUIT CUP
1 cup strawberries, stems removed and quartered
1 cup blueberries
1 peach, sliced with skin removed
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons organic mango orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon olive oil
1 tablespoon raw acacia honey
1/2 teaspoon lemon citrus peel, granulated
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
Combine sliced strawberries, blueberries, and peaches in a bowl. Toss lightly to mix. For dressing, combine lemon juice, mango orange juice, lemon olive oil, acacia honey, lemon citrus peel, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until blended. Pour over fruit salad. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Thank you Gail. This looks great. I like the inclusion of mint. I had not heard of acacia honey before. Thanks for the introduction to it. Have a great week ❤️
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Always. I find the adventure of the palate most rewarding. Thanks for stopping by, Suzette. 🐝
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So healthy 💕 & yummy 💓
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Agreed. 🍃🍓
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Dazzling. Maybe a variation for breakfast tomorrow.
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Right? I’m always looking for fresh fruit to have with my Greek yogurt. Next it will be pears. 🍃🍐
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A special kind of fruit salad! Sounds delicious!
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Strawberrylicious. lol 🍃🍓
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😋😍
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Looks great, best for a revival of the summer. 😉 Thank you Gail, have a wonderful week! Michael
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Thanks for stopping by, Michael. Blessings. 🌿🌱🍃
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Thank you too, Gail! Fascinating and wonderful recipes. Have a beautiful and blessed week too. Michael
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Looks so healthy and delicious. 🍊🍋🍓🍒🥝🍐🍏🍉🍌
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Just trying to maintain my daily portion of fruit. Easy peasy. 🍃🍓
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Love the easy and delicious dressing Gail. I love fruit cups!
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Naturally sweet! 🍃🍋
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Colorful and delicious 🙂
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Loving spoonful. 🍃🍓
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God, I could eat this every single day. I mean, that dish right there. I’ll leave the plate alone, in case I’ve got room for seconds.
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If you could see into my kitchen, you would think I had a produce store. Nope. It’s just that I love fresh fruit. lol 🍃🍓🍃🍎🍃🍐🍃🍋🍃🍒
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You go girl! 🙂
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Yumee, will make & add to my morning porridge on these cold mornings, thanks.
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Perfect combination, by the sound of it. 🍃🍓
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YASS! I love this! ❤ Perfect for any occasion! 🙂
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Thanks, Hetty. You know, annual checkups are like New Year’s diets. I’m trying. 💜
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Berries with mint, delicious combo Gail!!
And as they always say, the more colours in your food, it is more healthy!
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I do like foods that color my world. 🌎
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This looks colorful and healthy! 💜
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Fruit is always a good idea. Isn’t it? 💜🍃🍒
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Yes, indeed! 💜
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