The 4th of July is around the corner as are the get-togethers that usually accompany the summer months. If you’re looking for a patriotic dish or just want bright colors, these are fun and healthy options!
Combine the following fruits and vegetables to create the fun dishes below:
Blue: blueberries, blackberries, black currants
Purple (almost blue): grapes, plums, figs, purple cabbage, purple beans, eggplant
Red: strawberries, watermelon, apples, raspberries, tomatoes, beets, red peppers
White: banana, white grapes, white peaches, peeled apples, jicama, cauliflower, mushrooms, radishes, cucumber
Fruit tray in a flag design:
Veggie tray in a flag design:
Fruit trifle:
Fruit skewers:
Adrien Paczosa is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian practicing in Austin, Texas and the surrounding counties.
She is the owner and founder of I Live Well Nutrition her Dietitian practice which started in 2007 and serves clients in the Austin, Texas area in two locations. Fearless Practitioners, the division of her business that offers training to dietitians and wellness professionals.