Fruity Flavors of the Summer

PINEAPPLE AND CUCUMBER SMOOTHIE

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped pineapple
• 1 small cucumber, peeled/chopped
• 1 cup spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup of coconut water
• Juice of 1 lime or lemon
• Ice cubes (if you want it cold)

Instructions

1. Peel and cut all of your fruits to prepare them for the smoothie
2. Start off with the chunkier ingredients (like the chopped fruits) in the blender first
3. Place the rest of the ingredients into your blender and blend until smooth
4. If you want to serve it cold, add the ice cubes in first with the other chunky ingredients
5. Pour into a cup and put aside to allow it to set. Add a straw or a mini umbrella to make it cute!

BERRY AND YOGURT PARFAIT

Ingredients

• 1 cup of Greek yogurt
• 1 cup of mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc)
• 1/4 cup of granola or nuts
• 1 tablespoon of honey or other syrups to drizzle

Instructions

1. Find a small bowl or a mason jar for easy storage in the fridge
2. In the bowl or jar, layer the yogurt, mixed berries, and granola/nuts in multiple layers
3. Keep repeating these layers until all the ingredients are used up
4. Drizzle with honey or any other syrups for additional sweetness
5. Serve chilled or at room temperature, but be sure to store any extras in the fridge so the yogurt and fruit doesn’t go bad!

FRUIT SALAD

Ingredients

• 1 cup of strawberries, sliced
• 1 cup of blueberries
• 1 cup of raspberries
• 2 cups of watermelon, cubed
• Fresh mint leaves (optional)
• Juice of 1 lemon or lime

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and watermelon
2. Squeeze lemon juice over the fruit and gently toss them to coat
3. Sprinkle some sugar or honey on top to add extra sweetness
4. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for flavor and design

PINEAPPLE SALSA

Ingredients

• 2 cups of diced pineapple
• ½ cup diced red or yellow bell peppers
• ¼ cup diced red onion 
• 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded, minced)
• The juice of 1 lime 
• Handful of fresh cilantro
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine pineapples, bell peppers, red onions, and jalapeno peppers
2. Pour the lime juice over the mixture and toss it gently to combine
3. Add chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste
4. Allow the flavors to mix together for about 15-20 minutes before serving 
5. You can serve with grilled fish or chicken, or just as a dip for a snack with chips