Summer Recipes Featuring Mushrooms & Berries {Indy Style}

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 lemon juiced
• 4 tbsp honey
• 4 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Lay baby spinach at the base of a bowl.
2. From left to right, lay the ingredients to form a line (making a rainbow): grape tomatoes, bell pepper, corn, mushrooms, blue cheese, avocado, red onion, blueberries.
3. To make the dressing: whisk together all salad dressing ingredients.Pour over the salad right before serving.

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Berry Love

Now is the best time of year to buy berries! Not only are they at peak deliciousness, Naturipe® is partnering with the Gary Sinise Foundation this summer to honor defenders, veterans, first responders, and their families. Share a photo or video of your Naturipe berries and they will donate $1 to the Gary Sinise Foundation. Learn more & submit your photo/video here.  

Strawberry Watermelon Agua Fresca

Agua Fresca is the beverage of the moment, and for good reason. It’s a refreshing, hydrating, not-too-sweet drink made from fresh fruit. Enjoy on a hot day, after exercise, on the beach, during happy hour, or whenever you like!

Ingredients

• 2 cup Naturipe® Strawberries, hulled and quartered
• 3 cups filtered water, divided
• 3 cups watermelon cubes
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons cane sugar
• 4 Naturipe® Strawberries, for garnish (optional)
• 4 slices watermelon, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Combine strawberries and 1/2 cup water in a blender and blend until fruit is pureed and liquid is smooth. Place a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl and pour over the strawberry puree. Gently help work the puree through the strainer to remove the seeds and excess pulp (there should be about 1-2 teaspoons seeds and pulp remaining in strainer). Rinse out blender and discard pulp.
2. Add strained strawberry liquid back into the blender. Add watermelon and remaining water and blend until fruit is pureed and liquid is smooth. Repeat straining process (there should be about 1 tablespoon seeds and pulp remaining in strainer). Rinse out blender and discard pulp.
3. Add strained fruit liquid back into the blender. Add lime juice and sugar and blend to combine.
4. To serve, pour agua fresca into 4-6 glasses over ice. Garnish with a fresh strawberry and watermelon slice, if desired.

Honey Berry Salad Vanilla Mascarpone & Mint

Looking for a light dessert that’s big on flavor? Honey Berry Salad with Vanilla Mascarpone and Mint is just what you need. Crisp berries, creamy mascarpone and sweet honey—this dessert is a trio made in heaven.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
• 1 cup hulled and sliced Naturipe Strawberries
• 1 cup Naturipe Blueberries
• 1 cup Naturipe Blackberries
• 1 cup Naturipe Raspberries
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

Directions

1. Add honey and water to a small saucepan and heat over low heat until sugars are dissolved. Transfer honey syrup to a small dish and place in the refrigerator to cool.
2. In a small bowl, whip together mascarpone cheese, vanilla and powdered sugar. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, add all berries and pour over cooled honey syrup. Gently toss to coat.
4. Divide berry salad evenly between four dishes. Top each with two tablespoons of vanilla mascarpone and a sprinkle of fresh mint. Serve immediately.

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