Red White and Blue

Are you headed into the July 4^th weekend excited to party with family and friends, but nervous about endless buffets of food? Start with a plan and try these festive yet healthy red, white and blue recipes.

 

Watermelon Berry Pizza:

Watermelon:

• Has a high water content (92% water!), so it can help with your overall hydration
• Packs in vitamins A, B6, and C
• Contains lycopene, a cancer-fighting antioxidant that provides that bright red color

Berries: 

• Packed with antioxidants
• An excellent source of fiber, aiding in digestion

Greek Yogurt:

• High in protein, calcium, zinc, and B vitamins
• An excellent source of probiotics to stimulate a healthy digestive system

**If you are dairy free, try using Anita’s Coconut Yogurt**

 

Ingredients:

• 4 watermelon slices, sliced into triangles
• ½ cup greek yogurt 2%-full fat
• 1 tsp. honey
• Berries, or other toppings

Directions:

1. Slice your watermelon accordingly.
2. In a bowl, stir together greek yogurt and honey until combined.
3. Spread yogurt-honey mixture over watermelon slices.
4. Top with blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries. Feel free to get creative with your toppings!

 

Blueberry Caprese Salad

Ingredients: 

• 2 large tomatoes
• 1 ball fresh mozzarella
• ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼- ½ cup blueberries

Directions:

1. Slice tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices.
2. Slice mozzarella into 1/4 inch thick slices.
3. Alternating between the tomatoes and mozzarella, place them in a circle on a plate.
4. Sprinkle with halved cherry tomatoes, and blueberries.
5. Serve!

Get creative! Sub feta or ricotta cheese  for mozzarella, add jicama or blackberries. Drizzle with olive oil to taste.