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 minutes     Cook: 0 minutes

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.

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup strawberries, sliced
• 1 medium avocado, cubed
• ¼ cup walnut pieces, toasted or raw
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp 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

(Serving size: Approximately 1¾ cups)

Calories: 234; total fat: 21 g; saturated fat: 3 g; sodium: 135 mg; cholesterol: 0 mg; total carbs: 12 g; fiber: 6 g; sugars: 4 g; protein: 3 g; potassium: 764 mg

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Apricot yogurt parfait

Makes: 1 serving
Prep: 5 minutes     Cook: 0 minutes

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

Ingredients

• 2 ripe apricots
• 2 Tbsp 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 tablespoon 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

(Serving size: Approximately 1 cup)

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 minutes     Cook: 0 minutes (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

(Serving size: Approximately 1 cup)

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

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

Published May 31, 2023