When it comes to your heart, what you eat matters. Maximize your heart health by choosing heart-healthy foods and following a balanced diet.

Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries are packed with essential nutrients that play a central role in heart health. Enjoy this easy fruit salad recipe year-round with frozen or fresh berries and help reduce your risk for heart disease.

Ingredients

• 2 peeled oranges, cut in half, then into 6-8 pieces, depending on their size
• 1 cup whole fresh green, red or purple seedless grapes
• 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries (If fresh remove green top, sliced in half or quarters depending on their size
• 1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries (blueberries, blackberries and/or raspberries)
• 2 teaspoons balsamic or white wine vinegar OR fresh or bottled lime or lemon juice OR pineapple and/or orange juice
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint OR basil leaves, left whole, removed from stems

Recipe

• In a large bowl combine all fruit salad ingredients.
• In a small, covered jar shake the vinegar or juice with the olive oil to mix.
• Add dressing to the fruit and toss to coat. If using frozen fruit toss very gently to avoid breaking them up too much.
• Garnish with the fresh herbs.

Nutrition Information

Makes about 6 servings. Approximate nutrients per serving: 60 calories, <1 gram of protein, <1 gram of fat, 10 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fiber, <1 mg sodium.

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Inspired by American Heart Association | www.recipes.heart.org