Lavender-Scented Summer Fruit Salad

                   

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
• 3/4 teaspoon dried lavender
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 peach, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
• 1 nectarine, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
• 1 large plum, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 cup blackberries
• 3/4 cup blueberries
• 1 tablespoon small whole mint leaves

Preparation

1. Combine honey, 1/3 cup water, lavender, pepper, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until honey has dissolved. Remove from heat, and cover; let steep 10–15 minutes or until room temperature. Strain into a serving bowl; discard lavender and stir in lime juice.

2. Add peach, nectarine, and plum slices to honey mixture, and toss well. Add berries and mint, and toss gently to combine. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled. Serve.

Nutritional Information

Calories per serving:	119
Fat per serving:	1g
Saturated fat per serving:	0.0g
Monounsaturated fat per serving:	0.0g
Polyunsaturated fat per serving:	0.0g
Protein per serving:	2g
Carbohydrates per serving:	30g
Fiber per serving:	6g
Cholesterol per serving:	0.0mg
Iron per serving:	1mg
Sodium per serving:	37mg
Calcium per serving:	26mg