Encourage children to try fruit by creating a rainbow of fresh fruits on a large platter and serving it with a dip for dunking! This is a great tie-in to a science unit on color and light or an art lesson on color.
Ingredients
Fruit from each color category. Adjust amount for group size.
Red
Red grapes
Strawberries
Watermelon
Red apples
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Green
Green Grapes
Green apple
Honeydew Melon
Kiwi fruit
Green Pears
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Yellow/Orange
Yellow apples
Cantaloupe
Mangos
Oranges
Papayas
Peaches
Nectarines
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Blue/Purple
Blueberries
Plums
Purple Grapes
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Instructions:
1. Wash fruit and pat dry with clean paper towels.
2. Trim and/or cut fruits as need
3. Arrange fruit in rainbow shape on a large platter.
4. Prepare Honey-Lime Fruit Dip.
5. Enjoy!
Nutritional Analysis: Varies with fruits served. Fruits provide vitamins A and C, fiber and a wide range of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that are important for good health.
