This Red, White & Blue 4th of July Fruit Salad recipe is the perfect touch for bringing a little Independence Day spirit to your holiday BBQ table. Featuring strawberries, blueberries, and jicama, this dish is jam-packed with antioxidants and phytonutrients, but it still looks festive and fun! The jicama contributes an unexpected and refreshing crunch along with a nice boost of fiber and vitamin C. It takes just a few minutes to make and always looks beautiful on the table!
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4th of July Fruit Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 cups chopped organic strawberries
- 2 cups organic blueberries
- 1 cup chopped jicama (Note: try cutting extra jicama into fun and festive star shapes!)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped mint
- ¼ cup finely chopped shallots
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
Place the strawberries, blueberries and jicama in a large serving bowl. Add the mint, shallots, lemon juice and olive oil; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving time. Serve cold.
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