Red-and-Green Fruit Salad with Mint Syrup

Name: Red-and-Green Fruit Salad with Mint Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. fresh mint; 2 qt. strawberries, halved or quartered if large; 1/2 honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 1 c. red grapes, halved; 1 c. green grapes, halved; 4 kiwis, peeled and cut into half-moons; 1/3 c. pomegranate seeds

It's easy, festive, and delicious!

By Ree DrummondPublished: Nov 12, 2020

1 Rating

Jump to recipe

red and green fruit salad with mint syrup

Ralph Smith

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

This colorful fruit salad makes a great side dish at Christmas brunch.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh mint
2 qt. strawberries, halved or quartered if large
1/2 honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 cup red grapes, halved
1 cup green grapes, halved
4 kiwis, peeled and cut into half-moons
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds

Directions

1. Step 1For the mint syrup: Bring the sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from the heat and add the mint. Let steep until the syrup cools, 20 to 30 minutes. Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer, discarding the mint. Refrigerate in a covered container until ready to serve.
2. Step 2For the salad: Combine the strawberries, melon, grapes, kiwis, and pomegranate seeds in a large bowl and toss to combine. When ready to serve, drizzle the fruit with the mint syrup and gently toss to coat.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below