Elevate your fruit salad experience with the invigorating twist of a Mojito Fruit Salad. This refreshing recipe combines an assortment of vibrant, juicy fruits with the zesty flavors reminiscent of the classic mojito cocktail.
Start by selecting an array of ripe and colorful fruits such as watermelon, pineapple, mango, and strawberries. These fruits bring a harmonious blend of sweetness and juiciness to the salad. Cube or slice them to your preference, ensuring bite-sized pieces for easy enjoyment.
The signature mojito twist comes from the addition of fresh mint leaves, finely chopped or torn to release their aromatic essence. Mint adds a burst of freshness that complements the natural sweetness of the fruits. Lime zest and a splash of fresh lime juice further enhance the citrusy and tangy notes, mimicking the zing of a classic mojito.
For an optional but delightful touch, consider adding a hint of rum or a non-alcoholic mint syrup to infuse the salad with that distinctive mojito flavor. This step is perfect for those who want to capture the essence of the cocktail in a family-friendly way.
Gently toss the fruits, mint, and lime components together, ensuring an even distribution of flavors. Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for a short time to let the flavors meld.
Serve the Mojito Fruit Salad in a stylish bowl or individual cups for a visually appealing presentation. This recipe is not only a refreshing treat for hot summer days but also a unique and crowd-pleasing addition to picnics, barbecues, or any occasion where you want to savor the vibrant taste of summer in a bowl. Enjoy the lively combination of fruity sweetness and minty freshness in every delightful spoonful.
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Details Mojito Fruit Salad Recipes
Prep Time: 20 mins
Additional Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients For Mojito Fruit Salad Recipes
1 cup cubed seeded watermelon
1 cup seedless grapes
1 cup cubed cantaloupe
1 cup hulled and quartered strawberries
1 cup peeled and quartered kiwi
1 cup fresh blueberries
3 sprigs fresh mint
2 teaspoons white sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions: Mojito Fruit Salad Recipes
Step 1: Mix the watermelon, grapes, cantaloupe, strawberries, and kiwi in a bowl with a tight-fitting lid; top with the blueberries.
Step 2: Stir the mint, sugar, and lime juice together in a bowl, crushing the mint with the back of a spoon while mixing to extract flavors; pour over the fruit mixture. Seal the bowl with lid and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Step 3: Just before serving, gently flip the sealed bowl several times to coat the fruit with the dressing.
I doubled the recipe for a bbq and it was success.
increased the sugar, removed the mint leaves!! So good
I have made this often and it's always a huge hit - however I always substitute the mint out and use fresh basil and when possible the basil I grow. Either way the Basil is yummy. I never made it with mint.
super yummy. I changed out the cantaloupe and blue berries for canned mandarin Oranges and doubled the mint since I love mint .
It’s good but don’t make it too far ahead. I made it 48 hours in advance and the fruit didn’t hold up as well as I’d hoped in the dressing. Still very tasty though.
I needed to make this a day ahead, so I mixed the fruit ahead of time, covering and refrigerating overnight. I added raspberries and mango for their taste and bright color. Then, I muddled the mint and sugar and added the lime juice and refrigerated that overnight also (separately from the fruit.) I poured the mint/sugar/lime juice mixture over the fruit mix the next morning, pressing the mint leaves into the strainer to get out all the juice. (Then I threw out the mint leaves.) I refrigerated a few hours, stirring once, until lunch.I brought it to room temperature before serving (about 30 minutes), stirring once before serving. It was very good, pretty and with a hint of mint, and my guests loved it. That said, I think it would be best made and served in the same day. It looked and tasted good - and it would have looked and tasted spectacular if a few hours fresher. Use all the mint leaves you can - I used one whole package from the herb section in the grocery store. Next time, I will use more mint leaves and more lime juice, as well as the additional one tsp sugar recommended by others. This is a recipe I will perfect over time - and it will be worth it!
loved this and so did everyone else.
I used just a drop of mint extract instead of the sprigs but it was too faint to really taste at all. But it was good, everyone liked it a lot.
Initially made it as a cool and refreshing snack after early morning hiking. Wife and I both love it, shared with some friends, NOW I get requests !! Beat out my homemade Raspberry Cobbler in number of requests !!! NEVER would have thought it.
