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Star-Spangled Fruit Salad

Jul 13, 2015 01:31PM ● By Children’s Hospital and Medical Center
This article appeared in July 2015 Her Family.

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a healthy fruit salad. This festive, healthy dessert is perfect for Independence Day or any outdoor summer party.

Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKids.com. The Healthy Kohl’s Kids program is a partnership between Children’s Hospital & Medical Center and Kohl’s Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness. 

ingredients

1 seedless watermelon, halved

1 pint fresh blueberries

1 pint fresh raspberries

1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered

2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

preparation

On a flat surface, with a sharp knife cut half the watermelon into large slices, about 1/2-inch thick.

With a metal star-shaped cookie cutter, cut star shapes out of the watermelon slices.

Cut remaining watermelon into 2-inch cubes.

In a large bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries. Toss gently.

Add the watermelon star slices and sprinkle with lemon juice. Yield: 12 servings Serving Size: Serving Size: 3/4 cup, Calories: 119, Fat: 0, Saturated Fat: 0, Cholesterol: 0, Sodium: 0, Carbohydrates: 29g, Fiber: 4g, Protein: 0

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