What a fun day...and what great weather! I think Chad & I ended spending something like 11 hours outside at building yesterday - most of it at the pool! There's not too many days in a Midwest Summer when it's comfortable to be outside - mid '80s and low humidity - perfect!
The building HOA put on a 4th of July BBQ for residents, family & friends. Everyone met at the pool around 5ish (or if you're us - you just stayed there) and brought what they wanted to grill and a side dish to share. Then whoever wanted could just hang around and watch the multiple displays of fireworks from different neighborhoods & communities in the distance. I opted to make a fruit salad - easy, healthy & bathing suit-friendly. I tripled the recipe, since I had no idea how many people were attending. It was a hit, and I was only left with a tiny tupperware container of leftovers! I'd totally recommend this salad for those of you attending BBQs this weekend!
Summer Fruit Salad with Mint & Almonds
Ingredients
* 3-4 apricots, pitted & sliced (We had trouble pitting these, and chose to cube the apricots instead.)
* 6 oz. blueberries
* 6 oz. raspberries
* 6 oz. strawberries, quartered
* Zest & juice of 1 lemon
* 1/2 bunch of mint, leaves only
* 3/4 cup Marcona almonds (We couldn't find these and used slivered almonds instead.)
* 3 Tbsp. sugar
Directions
In a large bowl, toss all ingredients together. Serve the same day or immediately.
Enjoy! Cheers!
yum! that sounds so good!! jealous of the pool shot - looks awesome :)
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