Super Refreshing Local Fruit Salad

7/13/2014

Summer is our favorite time to make fruit salad. There is such a great variety and abundance of delicious, fresh-picked local fruit in our area at this time of year, it is almost irresistible. Here is one of our favorite versions of this refreshing, mouth-watering, and healthy dish:

Mix 1 quart of strawberries and 1 pint of blueberries with half a large watermelon, scooped out with a melon baller.
To your fruit salad, add any watermelon juice you can collect before you discard the rind.
Squeeze half a lime over the fruit and mix well.
For optimal flavor, let sit for an hour or two, and toss with fresh torn mint leaves before serving .
Serve with frozen yogurt as desert, or over waffles or pancakes for a breakfast or brunch you won't soon forget.

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I'm Lorraine Allen, and when our daughter was diagnosed with multiple severe food allergies in infancy, a decade ago, I decided to freelance from home so that I could also care and cook for her. Because I grew up all around the world, it's important to me that she be able to enjoy all sorts of international food. I've learned, throughout this process, that even a large number of severe allergies and restrictions does not stop a person from eating well. On the contrary, by forcing us to focus so much attention on what we consume, we've gained a whole new appreciation for good food, and ironically, we all enjoy a healthier diet than before this diagnosis. This site is where we share some of our delicious egg-free, nut-free, shellfish-free (and often vegan and gluten-free) experiments and successes in the kitchen. Guten Appetit and thanks for reading!

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