Fruit Salad with Zest - This refreshing salad will be a hit at your 4th of July celebration. Just about any combination of fruit works in this salad. Try honeydew melon, nectarines, or mangos together with a lemon based dressing. To make the lemon based dressing use lemon juice and lemon peel in place of the lime.
Product: Fourth of July Recipes for Kids
Category: 4th of July Fun - Cooking Activities
Fruit Salad with Zest
Ingredients:
1 C of blueberries
1 C of plums, sliced
1 C pitted cherries, sliced
1 C cantaloupe, chopped
1 C strawberries, sliced
1 C peaches, sliced
1 C of small green grapes
1 C of raspberries
1/4 C of lime juice
2 tbsp of honey
1 tsp grated lime peel
1 C lemon lime flavored sparkling water, chilled
Mint sprigs
Preparation:
In a 2 quart glass bowl layer the fruit in the order they are listed above.
Cover the bowl and chill 3 hours.
Just before serving place the lime juice into a small bowl.
Whisk in the honey and lime peel.
Add the sparkling water and stir until blended in well.