Best Ever Boozy Fruit Salad Recipe
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4.4
Best Ever Boozy Fruit Salad Recipe
Description
Best Ever Boozy Fruit Salad Recipe features a variety of fresh fruits like cantaloupe, strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, and kiwi combined with limoncello liqueur and fresh herbs. The fruit is tossed gently to coat in the liqueur and left to soak briefly, allowing the alcohol to meld with the natural sweetness of the fruits. Fresh mint or basil added at the end brightens the salad with a herbal note. The resulting salad is juicy and tender, with a balance of sweetness, subtle citrus hints from the limoncello, and herbaceous undertones. This dish is served chilled after marinating to refresh the palate.
The limoncello infusion gives the fruit salad a mild boozy flavor that lifts the overall taste without overpowering it. It’s a suitable dish for warm days or as an accompaniment to light meals. The herbs provide a fresh finish, balancing the cocktail-like vibe.
Storage recommendations suggest keeping the salad refrigerated and consuming within 24 to 48 hours to maintain fruit texture and freshness. Freezing is discouraged as it negatively affects the fruit's consistency. Serve straight from the fridge for the best experience.
Ingredients
- 1 cantaloupe peeled and diced small, small
- 1 lb. strawberries sliced
- 1 pint blueberries
- 2 cups pineapple diced fresh
- 3 kiwi peeled, halved, and thinly sliced
- 1/4 c. limoncello liqueur
- 4 Tbsp. mint or basil, minced, fresh
Instructions
- Combine the fruit in a large bowl.
- Pour in the Limoncello and toss with a wooden spoon to coat the fruit pieces.
- Let sit for at least fifteen minutes to soak up the booze.
- Fold in the fresh herbs just before serving.
Notes
- Keep the salad refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1 to 2 days for optimal freshness.
- Do not freeze this salad as the fruit texture will degrade upon thawing.
- Serve chilled directly from the refrigerator for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 395mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 2740IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 94mg | 104% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.4
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