Fruit Salsa

Fruit salsa is a simple appetizer or after school snack that gets kids eating more fruit. Pair with cinnamon and sugar pita chips and you have a quick and easy treat everyone will love.

Kids have so much fun making fruit salsa plus the flavors are out of this world. The diced fruit paired with the citrus juice has this snack kid-approved! Serve this tasty appetizer with cinnamon chips or enjoy straight from the bowl.

The dietitian in me could go on and on about how to get your kids to eat more fruit. My top piece of advice? Get your kids in the kitchen! Getting kids cooking will encourage them to try new foods and create healthy habits. We recommend using this advice as you encourage your kids to eat more fruits, veggies or any other new food!

Looking for other recipes that get kids excited to eat more fruit? Check out a few of our favorites: Fruit Flan, Frozen Yogurt With Fruit, Fruit Salad with Cool Whip, Fruit Kabobs.

We have included an ingredient list with a variety of fruits. Keep in mind that this recipe can be customized based on what you already have on hand or any food preferences in your home. Get creative and have fun creating this delicious fruit salsa recipe!

Equipment

• cutting board
• chefs knife
• measuring spoons
• stir spoon
• medium-sized bowl

Ingredients

• 1 pint strawberries diced
• 1 pint blueberries
• 3 kiwi peeled and diced
• 1 apple peeled and diced
• 2 lemon
• 2 lime
• If needed: 2 tsp brown sugar

How To Make Fruit Salsa

1. Add the fruit

In a medium-sized bowl, add the chopped fruit.

Encourage your kids to practice their knife skills by letting them chop each piece of fruit. Check out our guide on Knife Safety For Kids to learn the tips to keeping kids safe while chopping.

2. Season the fruit

Squeeze the lemon and lime over the fruit. Add the brown sugar and gently stir.

Serve with cinnamon pita chips. Learn to make homemade cinnamon chips!

FAQs

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Kids Cooking Instructions:

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