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Mojito Fruit Salad

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TIP: Use remaining mint-infused syrup for cool and refreshing mojito cocktails.

TIP: Add berries, kiwis and chunks of mango, papaya, pineapple and banana for more variety, color and texture. Frozen fruit also works well in this recipe for a year-round tropical treat.
Serves 8

1 cup raw cane sugar
10 sprigs fresh mint, plus extra for garnish
1 cantaloupe, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 small yellow seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 seedless red watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 honeydew melon, cut into 1-inch cubes
juice and zest of 3 limes

1. Bring sugar, 1 cup water and mint to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and steep 30 minutes.

2. Seed melons, and cut into chunks.

3. Strain syrup through fine mesh sieve into small bowl.

4. Place fruit in large bowl. Add lime juice, lime zest and just enough syrup to lightly coat. Gently toss together. Garnish with remaining mint. Chill, or serve immediately.

PER SERVING: 110 CAL; 2G PROT; 0G TOTAL FAT (0G SAT FAT ); 28G CARB; 0mg chol; 35MG SOD; 2G FIBER; 24G SUGARS


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