| Fruit salad sometimes gets a bad reputation. To | | | | Feel free to add in herbs, nuts or anything else that |
| counteract that, try to find a salad that combines the | | | | you feel brings something good to the recipe. A lot of |
| best fresh fruits of the season with a dressing that | | | | people are tired of the old fashioned fruit salads |
| enhances, rather than coats, it. Seasonal fruits are | | | | covered in creamy dairy-based dressings that |
| always best if you can get them. They will give you | | | | separate during refrigeration. Planning a fresher, |
| the most nutrition and you will get distinct flavors that | | | | cleaner salad with more flavor seems to be the |
| will make the fruit salad sing. | | | | growing preference. Try a few lighter recipes for |
| Berries are excellent in fruit salad, provided they are in | | | | yourself. |
| season. Fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, | | | | Recipe for Fruit Salad with Mint |
| blackberries, cherries and cranberries all add their own | | | | This colorful salad is light, not too sweet, and delicious. |
| unique touch to fruit salad. Berries have a lot of flavor | | | | What You Need |
| and antioxidants. They are also low in calories, which | | | | - 1 pint strawberries, sliced |
| makes them even more desirable. | | | | - 1 pint blueberries |
| Watermelon is a wonderful way to add a little extra | | | | - 1 mango, peeled and cubed |
| sweetness. It is rich in vitamin C and fiber while | | | | - 1 peach, peeled and cubed |
| remaining low in calories. Cantaloupe adds color, flavor, | | | | - 1/8 cup simple syrup (see instructions below) |
| and nutrition. Full of vitamins A and C, it can add a lot | | | | - 1/4 cup lime juice |
| to a fruit salad. Make sure you get a ripe melon. | | | | - 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped |
| Locally grown cantaloupes usually have more flavor | | | | - 1/8 teaspoon almond extractHow to Make It |
| than those shipped in. | | | | Make a simple syrup by combining 1 part water and 1 |
| Kiwi may be fuzzy on the outside, but they are green | | | | part sugar in a sauce pan. Bring the water to a boil, |
| and delicious on the inside. They are full of vitamins and | | | | stirring in the sugar until it dissolves completely. |
| add a nice astringency to your salad. Tangerines are | | | | Remove from heat and let it cool while you prep the |
| also high in potassium and vitamin C. They add a nice | | | | fruit. |
| flavor to the salad. If you cannot get them, you can | | | | Wash all the fruit. Peel and chop as necessary. |
| substitute oranges or mangoes. | | | | In a blender, mix the simple syrup, the lime juice, the |
| While bananas are delicious, in fruit salad they tend to | | | | mint, and almond extract. |
| get mushy and brown. Coating them with citrus to | | | | Pour syrup over fruit and toss it all until thoroughly |
| prevent browning changes their flavor and if they have | | | | coated. |
| to sit in the refrigerator, they tend to get a little slippery. | | | | Chill the salad before serving. Overnight is best, but an |
| With so many delicious fruits that hold up well in salad, | | | | hour or two is sufficient. |
| why include any that do not? | | | | Makes 10 1/2-cup servings. |