Description
Mojito fruit salad combines fresh tropical fruits with zesty mint and lime, creating a refreshing summer sensation. Cuban-inspired flavors dance through crisp melon, tangy berries, and cool citrus, promising you a delightful culinary escape.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 cups watermelon, cubed (approximately 1 inch in size)
- 4 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 3 cups blueberries
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 18 large mint leaves, chopped
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
Optional Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons white rum
- jicama stars
Instructions
- Wash and chop assorted fruits into bite-sized pieces, arranging them carefully in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Create a vibrant dressing by finely chopping fresh mint leaves and blending them with tangy lime juice and delicate powdered sugar. Gently crush the mint using the back of a spoon to intensify its aromatic essence. Optional: incorporate rum for an adult twist.
- Delicately drizzle the fragrant mint mixture over the colorful fruit medley, using a gentle folding technique to ensure even distribution without damaging the delicate fruit pieces.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify while keeping the mixture refreshingly cool.
- For decorative jicama stars, slice the root vegetable into uniform 1/4-inch thick sections. Utilize a precise star-shaped cookie cutter to craft elegant garnishes, selecting the smallest size for optimal visual appeal.
- Just before serving, carefully integrate the pristine jicama stars into the chilled fruit salad, preserving their crisp white color and adding a playful textural element to the dish.
Notes
- Gently press mint leaves with the back of a spoon to release essential oils and maximize flavor without bruising the delicate herbs.
- Skip the rum for a family-friendly version or experiment with different light spirits like white rum or vodka for varied taste profiles.
- Prepare the salad a few hours ahead to allow fruit flavors to meld, but add jicama stars just before serving to maintain their crisp texture and bright white color.
- Choose ripe, seasonal fruits that complement each other in sweetness and texture, ensuring a vibrant and refreshing mojito-inspired salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Folding
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 55 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg