Colorful, crisp and nutrient rich - For You® brand fruits and vegetables are a delicious addition to any meal or snack! Use your imagination at breakfast, lunch and dinner. . . or just plain reach for the freshness as a healthy snack. Virtually every day brings new findings on the many benefits of fresh produce. . . so make For You® part of your healthy life style.
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Avocado & Blueberry Fruit Salad
This colorful salad is beautiful on the plate and is packed full of anti-oxidants and vitamins. Need another reason to try it? It also tastes great!
Preperation Time: 15 Minutes Serves: 4
- Ingredients
Dressing
2 tablespoons honey
¼ cup plain nonfat yogurt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup fresh orange juice
⅛ teaspoon each salt and pepper
Salad
1 large, ripe avocado, peeled and cut in slices
2 cups fresh apple; peeled, cored, seeded, diced
2 cups fresh mango, diced
2 cups fresh For You® blueberries, rinsed and drained
1 5-oz package or 8 cups of For You® salad greens
2 tablespoons chopped chives or For You® green onion
2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted, chopped coarsely
- Directions
Whisk together all dressing ingredients, set aside. Place avocado slices, apple, mango and blueberries in a medium bowl and toss with ¼ cup of dressing. Toss salad greens in large bowl with remainder of dressing, and distribute evenly on each of six salad plates. Place an equal portion of the fruit/avocado mixture on top of each greens serving. Sprinkle with chopped chives and toasted walnuts to serve.
Credit: Recipe courtesy of Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH).
Include chopped onions, carrots and squash, in pasta sauce and lasagna.
Reduce sodium intake by using more fresh ingredients to prepare meals.
Dietary fiber from vegetables helps reduce cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease.
Set out cut-up vegetables as an afternoon snack or include them in your child's lunch.
Turn up the flavor of your salad by adding in fresh, crisp radishes.