Always a tasty healthy alternative to desserts that even kids love. So simple to make, albeit the prep work can be slightly annoying, but wouldn’t take any more effort than a dessert half as good and half as nutritious. Great for the summer, especially with fresh seasonal fruits.

Time:

15-20 minutes

Serves:

8

Good for:

• Great flavour and healthy
• Perfect school snack
• Fresh cool summer dessert
• Great for seasonal fruits

Ingredients:

• 2 cups diced Cantaloupe
• 2 cups Honeydew melon
• 1 cup diced pineapple
• 2 cups halved green or red grapes
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 cub blueberries
• ½ cup pomegranate seed

For the dressing:

• 1/3 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed or ready made)
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tspn poppy seeds

Not a must:

• Fresh mint for garnish

Kitchen things you’ll need:

• A small bowl for the dressing
• A large bowl
• A whisk

Making it:

• In a large bowl combine all the fruits and toss together.
• In a small bowl combine and whisk the ingredients together.
• Drizzle the dressing on top.
• Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving.

Tips/notes:

• As an alternative to the dressing try rose water or orange blossom water for an exotic flavour
• Add almond slivers to add a nice crunch to the salad without taking away the sweet flavour