As if fresh summer fruit salad isn’t delicious enough, try this interesting variation. This fresh fruit is served with a tangy salad dressing, and you can even incorporate mixed greens or a whole grain, like farro or quinoa, and make it a meal!
Category: Recipes
Strawberry Tomato Salsa
This sweet and spicy version hits all the right notes for a new twist on salsa with the incorporation of fruit into a dip.
Balsamic-Goat Cheese Grilled Plums
Grilled plums are healthy and delicious! Make this fruit-based appetizer at your next barbecue and impress everyone with this four-ingredient crowd pleaser.
Ingredients:
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4 medium firm plums, halved and pitted
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
In a small saucepan, make a glaze by combining vinegar and lemon zest; bring to a boil. Cook 10-12 minutes or until mixture is thickened and reduced to about 1/3 cup (do not overcook). Grill plums, covered, over medium heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender. Drizzle with glaze; top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts
1 plum half with 1 tablespoon cheese and 2 teaspoons glaze: 58 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 41 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate (8 g sugars, 1 g fiber), 2 g protein.
Printable recipe available at: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/balsamic-goat-cheese-grilled-plums/
Animal Toast
If you’re looking for fun and healthy snacks, toast isn’t just for breakfast. Check out these “toast” recipes you and your family can enjoy!
Avocado Toast
It’s more than just trendy, it’s nutritious and delicious. Try this super simple snack idea, avocado toast.
Corn and Black Bean Salsa
This corn and black bean salsa is even better the second and third day. It’s high in fiber, so it’s filling, but also nutritious.
Banana Energy Bites
Here is a high fiber, nutrient-packed, no bake bedtime treat made with bananas and oats.
Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash soup is a very popular soup in the fall and winter, and it’s easy to make at home. Save time by buying pre-chopped squash cubes at the grocery store. Use your countertop blender or an immersion blender to achieve a smooth consistency.
Lightened Up Pasta Fagioli Soup
When thinking about soup as a meal, Pasta Fagioli is a go-to soup. It’s use of low sodium canned vegetables and ground turkey makes it a quick and healthy meal option that is high in fiber.
Zuppa Toscana
When it comes to cream soups, this flavorful “skinny” version is sure to satisfy anyone. Turkey sausage and fat-free half & half reduces the saturated fat content.