The Perfect Summer Fruit Salad
…with a secret ingredient
The summer season is the best time to take advantage of seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Farmer’s Markets are now bursting with delicious locally grown produce. For a list of Mississauga’s markets check out the latest blog by Look Local Mississauga.
Celebrate the season’s freshest fruit with this delicious fruit salad recipe by Nutritionist Kelly Carter.
The secret ingredient in this fruit salad…Hemp Seeds!! Hemp seeds are a complete source of protein. They provide all nine essential amino acids, and they add a delicious crunch to any fruit salad recipe.
Summer Fruit Salad Recipe
(serving size: 2)
Ingredients
1 apple or pear, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
¼ cup fresh berries
1 tbsp soaked goji berries or 2 chopped dried apricots or figs
10 almonds chopped
2 tbsp hemp seeds
¼ cup unsweetened coconut
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or chia seed
Juice of 1orange (optional)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a bowl, serve and ENJOY!
Find out what the 4 Worst Alcoholic Drinks For Your Waistline are for this summer season, or check out our blog page for more healthy summer recipes.