Mouthwatering fruit recipes for spring

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.

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Makes 4 servings

Prep: 5 min Cook: 0 min

Add a protein like grilled fish or chicken to make it a meal. Or, serve it as a tasty starter.

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• ½ avocado, cubed
• ¼ cup toasted walnut pieces
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Preparation

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

Nutrition Information

Serving size: Approximately 1 ¾ cups

Per serving

Calories: 208; Total fat: 20 g; Saturated fat: 3 g; Sodium: 10 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Total carbs: 10 g; Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 2 g; Protein: 3 g; Potassium: 218 mg

Apricot Yogurt Parfait

Makes 1 serving

Prep: 5 min Cook: 0 min

This spring parfait is perfect for a snack; bump up the serving size a bit for a refreshing breakfast.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe apricots
• 2 Tbsp ground flaxseeds
• ½ cup plain lowfat Greek yogurt
• ⅛ tsp cinnamon

Preparation

Remove pits from apricots; chop fruit into small pieces. Place ½ of the fruit into a tall glass. Top with 1 tablespoon of flaxseeds. Mix yogurt with cinnamon. Add ½ of the yogurt mixture to the glass. Repeat the pattern: apricots, flaxseeds, yogurt.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: Approximately 1 cup

Per serving

Calories: 193; Total fat: 7 g; Saturated fat: 2 g; Sodium: 42 mg; Cholesterol: 13 mg; Total carbs: 16 g; Fiber: 5 g; Sugars: 11 g; Protein: 15 g; Potassium: 456 mg

Kiwi Coconut Chia Bowl

Makes 1 serving

Prep: 5 min Cook: 0 min (2 hours inactive)

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

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp 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 Information

Serving size: Approximately 1 cup

Per serving

Calories: 201; Total fat: 12 g; Saturated fat: 2 g; Sodium: 93 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Total carbs: 23 g; Fiber: 13 g; Sugars: 7 g; Protein: 7 g; Potassium: 346 mg