Mojito Fruit Salad
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4.4
Mojito Fruit Salad
Description
Mojito Fruit Salad offers a colorful mix of cubed watermelon, quartered strawberries, blueberries, and chopped mint leaves, unified by a dressing of fresh lime juice, powdered sugar, and white rum if desired. Muddling the mint in the dressing releases its aroma and flavor, which perfumes the fresh fruit. The option to include star-shaped jicama slices adds a crisp texture and visual appeal when incorporated right before serving. Refrigerating the salad allows fruit juices to mingle, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
The salad provides a refreshing and lightly sweetened fruit option with a hint of mint and lime, echoing the elements of a classic mojito cocktail without the alcohol unless added. It works well as a side dish for summer meals or a light dessert. The inclusion of rum is optional, allowing it to suit different tastes or dietary preferences.
To preserve the brightness and crispness, jicama stars are best added just before serving. The salad can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated, but folding before serving is recommended to refresh the texture and distribute juices evenly.
Ingredients
- 8 c. watermelon about 1" in size, cubed
- 4 c. strawberry hulled and quartered
- 3 c. blueberries
- 18 mint chopped, large leaves
- ½ c. lime juice fresh
- 4 T. powdered sugar
- 4 T. white rum optional
- jicama optional, cut as stars
Instructions
- Place fruit in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine chopped mint, lime juice, and powdered sugar. With the back of a spoon, muddle the mint to release its flavor. Stir in rum, if desired.
- Drizzle mixture over fruit. Gently fold to combine. Then place in fridge to chill, and to let the fruit juices mingle. This can be made a few hours prior to serving. Just be sure to fold right before eating.
- To include jicama stars, cut jicama into 1/4" slices. Use a sharp star-shaped cutter to create stars. I used the smallest cutter in this set, about 1-3/4" in size. To preserve their whiteness, I wait to toss the stars into the salad until right before serving.
Notes
- Prepare the mint, lime juice, and sugar dressing by muddling to release fresh mint flavor before mixing with fruit.
- Add jicama stars just prior to serving to maintain their crisp texture and color.
- Chill the salad to allow flavors to meld and juices to combine for better taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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