Fresh Fruit & Berry Salad
Making a fruit salad is a simple and easy addition to any meal. Or it can even be a meal on its own! Use the fruits and berries of your choice to create a delicious, flavorful and light dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
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Total Time 10 minutes mins
- 8 oz Strawberries Sliced
- 6 oz Blueberries
- 6 oz Blackberries
- 6 oz Raspberries
- 2 Kiwifruit Peeled and sliced
- 1 - 2 sprig Mint Fresh, whole leaves or chopped
- 1/4 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Melted (optional)
Choose the berries for your salad
Wash and gently pat dry to remove excess water
Place all berries and kiwifruit in a bowl and gently mix
Dark Chocolate Dip
If you have a double boiler pan, fill the pan with water, turn stove top burner on medium-high heat and let boil.
Place chips in the top portion, place on top of pan, and stir until melted.
If you use a microwave: place chocolate chips in a microwave safe dish, heat for 1-2 minutes, stir every 30 secs until fully melted
Drizzle over the berries salad after they are in individual serving bowls and enjoy!
Melissa's Modifications: There are an abundance of recipe options which include fruit and berries. It is easy to make a quick fruit salad, of course. Here are some other suggestions in keeping with our theme of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich foods to help strengthen our immune systems.
Add Fresh Mint
Did you know mint has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties? It does! Mint facilitates smoother digestion, makes your mouth feel fresh, and soothes swelling. It can keep mucous at bay and aid good lung health.
Dark Chocolate Dip
Dip fresh whole strawberries into melted dark chocolate (melted in a double boiler). You can eat these as-is or refrigerate to create a crunchy chocolate coating. This is a double-hit: high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties!
Nutritional Values:
Blueberries - 1 cup: 84 Calories; Fat .5g ; Fiber 4g ; Carbs 17g; Protein 1g.
Dark Chocolate: 1 ounce - 133 Calories; Fat 8g ; Fiber 1.3g Carbs 12.7g; Protein 1g.
Remember, dark chocolate and berries are packed with antioxidants, polyphenols, and flavanols. Enjoy 1-2 ounces of dark chocolate (70% cocoa and greater) and 2-3 cups of fruits and berries each day.