Oh Say Can You Vitamin C?

Many families head outdoors to bask in the sun for the 4th of July weekend. As you lather the sun screen on to keep out harmful rays, don't forget to also protect your skin from within. Vitamin C is essential in the formulation of collagen that helps provide skin with strength, flexibility, resilience and that healthy summertime glow.

You can get all the vitamin C you need by incorporating fruits and vegetables into your daily diet. High levels of vitamin C can be found in tomatoes, oranges, green vegetables, and pineapple.

The Just One More for Healthy Living Campaign offers simple and healthy recipes that help you add Just One More serving of these fruits and vegetables to your 4th of July patriotic feast.

Check out these vitamin C rich dishes that will definitely create fireworks at your backyard barbeque.

Beef Kabobs with Apricot Glaze
PREP TIME: 15 min
COOKING TIME 20 min

Ingredients:
· 1 jar (26 oz.) DEL MONTE® Orchard Select® Apricot Halves
· 1 Tbsp cornstarch
· 2 tsp Dijon mustard
· 1 tsp. dried basil, crushed
· 1-1/2 lb. sirloin steak, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
· 2 small green or red sweet peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
· 4 medium mushrooms, cut in half
· 8 skewers

Directions:
Drain apricots reserving 1 cup syrup into small saucepan; blend in cornstarch until dissolved. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in mustard and basil. Set aside

Thread meat, apricots, green pepper and mushrooms alternately onto skewers; brush with apricot syrup mixture. To prevent burning of wooden skewers, soak skewers in water for 10 minutes before assembling kabobs. Grill kabobs over hot coals (or broil) about 5 minutes on each side or to desired doneness, brushing occasionally with additional syrup.

Citrus Arugula Salad
SERVES 6

Ingredients:
6 oz. young arugula
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp. honey
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 jar (24 oz.) DEL MONTE® SunFresh Citrus Salad, drained
1 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup thinly slice red onion

Directions:
Spread arugula on serving platter.
Combine olive oil, lime juice, honey and cumin; mix well.
Toss arugula lightly with some of the dressing.
Arrange citrus salad, avocado slices and onion over arugula.
Drizzle additional dressing over fruit and avocado.

Simple Southwest Fruit Salsa
SERVES 6

Ingredients:
1 can (15 or 151/4 ounces) Del Monte® Chunky Mixed Fruits or other Del Monte® Canned Fruits drained
1/2 cup red onion, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon (fresh or canned) seeded and chopped jalapeño pepper, or to taste

Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Let stand at room temperature at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate up to 6 hours before serving.
2. Serve with tortilla chips or as an accompaniment to grilled chicken, fish, steaks, pork, or lamb.

For more great recipes and tips to make your 4th of July bash delicious and healthy visit www.eatjustonemore.com