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    Fruit Salad with Kiwi, Strawberries, and Mango (The Kids Cook Monday)

    Aug 19, 2013 · Modified: Jun 19, 2021 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 4 Comments

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    Fruit Salad with Kiwi, Strawberries, and Mango - Andrea Meyers

    The Kids Cook MondayWhen I started writing this blog in 2006, my boys were all very young. I was pregnant with Monkey Boy, and the other two were still in diapers, so they weren’t much help in the kitchen. Still, I wanted them to start learning about cooking at an early age, so I had a laundry basket full of plastic measuring cups and spoons, bowls, and other plastic and wooden utensils that they could play with while I cooked. They played with pots and pans and leftover yogurt containers, pretending to mix up their favorite concoctions. Hockey Guy’s first written ingredient list for pizza went something like this:

    1 pound flour
    2 cups sugar
    2 pounds cheese

    Cute, huh? We saved the recipe for posterity, but decided we didn’t need to actually make this version.

    I look at the boys now, seven years later, and all the activity as we get meals ready. Some days they jump right in and want to help, other days not so much, and the same can be said about clean up. But I persist, knowing that they are learning valuable skills that will serve them for the rest of their lives, and that we are building family bonds over food we prepare together.

    One of the best ways to get kids to eat healthy food is to have them help make it, and salads are a perfect place to start learning how to prep fruits and vegetables. Younger children can learn knife skills with supervision, and older children can probably make this colorful fruit salad by themselves.

    Make sure to visit The Kids Cook Monday for more recipes to cook with your kids, and check out the rest of our Kids Cook Monday recipes below.

    Recipe Notes

    Fresh fruit is important for best flavor, though in a pinch I have used frozen mango and thawed it. We love this salad for warm summer evenings and cookouts, just keep it chilled until ready to eat. You can make the lemon honey dressing up to one day ahead, and the finished salad is best eaten within a few hours.

    Fruit Salad with Kiwi, Strawberries, and Mango - Andrea Meyers
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    Fruit Salad with Kiwi, Strawberries, and Mango

    Prep Time15 mins
    Refrigeration Time30 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: kiwi, mango, strawberries
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 131kcal
    Author: Andrea

    Equipment

    • large storage bowl with lid
    • small bowl

    Ingredients

    • 2 lemons (juiced)
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (+ extra leaves for garnish)
    • 1 pound mango chunks
    • 1 pound kiwis (peeled and sliced)
    • 1 pound strawberries (hulled and quartered)
    US Customary - Metric

    Preparation

    • In the small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, and chopped fresh mint. Set aside while preparing the fruit to allow the mint to infuse the mixture. You can make this up to one day ahead.
    • Put the fruit pieces in the large bowl and gently toss with the lemon mixture. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Best eaten within a few hours.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 964IU | Vitamin C: 162mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg
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    For the complete list of The Kids Cook Monday recipes, visit my Cooking with Kids page.

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    1. kellypea says

      August 22, 2013 at 8:05 pm

      I love that your boys help with dinner and you are so right about all the benefits of that experience. I always cooked with mine as well, but not in the organized fashion you do. It's funny after all the learning, they still end up gravitating to that fast food which drives me crazy. But I also know they prefer what they actually cal "real food." Hilarious! Gorgeous salad with yummy flavors there -- very nice!

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      • Andrea says

        August 23, 2013 at 12:07 pm

        Thanks Kelly! I know what you mean about the fast food. I've worked hard to teach the boys about healthy meals, and they still get sucked in by advertising for fast food. Though I admit to craving a jamocha shake every now and then... 🙂

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