Patriotic Salad

Ingredients:

1 c. sliced strawberries

1 c. blueberries

1 cup cubed apple(s)

1 c. orange juice

1 Tbsp. sugar

1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice

1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix together the strawberries, blueberries and apples and set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, sugar, lemon juice and cornstarch. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for two minutes or until thickened slightly. Allow to cool. Spoon glaze over fruit.

Yield: 3 cups of fruit salad
Serving Size: 1/2 cup salad is 1/2 cup fruit for a 3-5 year old at breakfast/snack. 1/4 cup salad is 1/4 cup fruit for a 3-5 year old at lunch/dinner.
Credit: Amy Hall, PCI provider in Farmington