Fruit Salad with Grapefruit-Vanilla Syrup

Name: Fruit Salad with Grapefruit-Vanilla Syrup
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 8 - 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 c. sugar; Zest and juice of 1 pink or red grapefruit; 1/2 vanilla bean; 3 pink or red grapefruits; 1 qt. strawberries, hulled and halved; 4 c. red grapes, halved; 1 pt. raspberries; 1/4 c. thinly sliced fresh mint

Simple syrups are a great way to add extra sweetness and flavor to salads like this one!

By Ree DrummondPublished: May 12, 2021

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fruit salad with grapefruit vanilla syrup

CON POULOS

Yields:

8 - 10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

Prepare this fruit salad the night before, then add the raspberries and mint before serving.

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Ingredients

For the syrup:

1/2 cup sugar
Zest and juice of 1 pink or red grapefruit
1/2 vanilla bean

For the fruit salad:

Directions

1. Step 1For the syrup: Combine the sugar, ½ cup water, the grapefruit zest and juice and vanilla bean in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes to thicken slightly. Set aside to cool.
2. Step 2For the fruit: Cut the ends off the grapefruits. One at a time, put a grapefruit cut-side down on your work surface and peel with a sharp knife, removing the white pith, too. Cut out the segments, leaving the membrane behind, and add the segments to a large bowl. Add the strawberries and grapes. Remove the vanilla bean from the syrup, then pour the syrup over the fruit and toss. Chill until ready to serve or overnight.
3. Step 3Just before serving, add the raspberries and mint to the salad and toss gently. Serve in individual cups.