Name: Strawberry spinach salad
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups mixed greens; 1 cup strawberries, sliced; 1 medium avocado, cubed; ¼ cup walnut pieces, toasted or raw; 3 tbsps olive oil; 2 tbsps balsamic vinegar

Fruit tastes the best when it’s in season. As the weather warms up, it’s even more delicious to make fresh fruit a part of your meals and snacks. Here are three recipes to try this spring.

A vibrant salad in a large white bowl, featuring mixed greens, diced fruits, and nuts, with fresh strawberries placed beside it on a light wooden surface.

Strawberry spinach salad

Prep Time 5 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Serving Size Approximately 1¾ cups

Add a protein like grilled fish, chicken or cooked quinoa to make it a meal. Without an added protein, serve it as a tasty starter.

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Ingredients

- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 medium avocado, cubed
- ¼ cup walnut pieces, toasted or raw
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps balsamic vinegar

Preparation

In a large bowl, toss together the greens, strawberries, avocado and walnuts.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and vinegar.
Toss the salad with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition

(per serving)

234 Calories
21 g Total Fat
3 g Saturated Fat
135 mg Sodium
0 mg Cholesterol
12 g Total Carbs
6 g Fiber
4 g Sugars
3 g Protein
764 mg Potassium

Apricot yogurt parfait

Prep Time 5 minutes

Servings 1 serving

Serving Size Approximately 1 cup

This spring parfait is perfect for a snack. Add ¼ cup of granola for a balanced breakfast.

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Ingredients

- 2 ripe apricots
- 2 tbsps ground flaxseeds
- ½ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- ⅛ tsp cinnamon

Preparation

Remove pits from apricots.
Chop fruit into small pieces.
Place half of the fruit into a tall glass.
Top with 1 Tbsp of flaxseeds.
In a small bowl, mix yogurt with cinnamon.
Add half of the yogurt mixture to the tall glass.
Repeat the pattern: apricots, flaxseeds, yogurt.

Nutrition

(per serving)

193 Calories
7 g Total Fat
2 g Saturated Fat
42 mg Sodium
13 mg Cholesterol
16 g Total Carbs
5 g Fiber
11 g Sugars
15 g Protein
456 mg Potassium

Kiwi coconut chia bowl

Prep Time 5 minutes

Servings 1 serving

Serving Size Approximately 1 cup

End your meal on a sweet note with this tropical treat. Or try it as a satisfying snack.

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Ingredients

- 2 tbsps chia seeds
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 2 tsp shredded unsweetened coconut

Preparation

In a small bowl or Mason jar, whisk together chia seeds, almond milk and vanilla extract.
Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes, and then mix again to prevent clumping.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Stir again.
Top with sliced kiwi and shredded coconut.

Nutrition

(per serving)

201 Calories
12 g Total Fat
2 g Saturated Fat
93 mg Sodium
0 mg Cholesterol
23 g Total Carbs
13 g Fiber
7 g Sugars
7 g Protein
346 mg Potassium

If you’re looking for more ways to include fresh produce in your diet, read on for tips to build a balanced, satisfying salad.

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