Best 8 Mojito Marinated Fruit Recipes

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Mojito marinated fruit is a refreshing and healthy snack or dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is made by marinating fresh fruit in a mixture of lime juice, mint, honey, and rum before refrigerating it for several hours or overnight. The result is a flavorful and tropical treat that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing snack or a delicious dessert, mojito marinated fruit is a great option that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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MOJITO MARINATED FRUIT



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All the flavors of the popular mojito cocktail are featured in this fantastic salad. After you eat the fruit, you'll want to sip the luscious syrup! -Marcy Griffith, Excelsior, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup light rum
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 cups each cantaloupe, honeydew and seedless watermelon balls or chunks
2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
3 mint sprigs
Fresh mint leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in rum, lime juice and zest. Cool completely., In a large bowl, combine melons, pineapple and mint sprigs. Add rum mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Discard mint sprigs. Spoon fruit with syrup into serving dishes. If desired, top with mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MOJITO CHICKEN



Mojito Chicken image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 (2 1/2 to 3-pound) chicken
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
Marinade, recipe follows
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Mojito Glaze, recipe follows
1 cup orange juice
2 limes, juiced
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sliced garlic
1/4 cup dark rum
1/2 cup dark rum
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Remove backbone of chicken with poultry shears; flatten chicken out by pressing firmly on skin part of chicken so it will sit evenly in a pan.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Combine all the dry spices and rub chicken with spice mixture, especially under the skin. Put into a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients for the marinade, then add chicken to marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess marinade. In a large saute pan over medium to high heat, add 4 tablespoons of extra- virgin olive oil. When oil is hot, place chicken skin side down and sear.
  • When skin is golden brown flip chicken and add 1/2 cup of marinade into pan; place pan in oven and cook the chicken for 25 minutes or until chicken has internal temperature of 165 degrees F. on an instant-read thermometer.
  • Remove the chicken from oven and brush with Mojito Glaze. Place chicken under broiler for 5 minutes. Remove from broiler, cut and serve immediately with more glaze on the side.
  • Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl.
  • In medium sauce pot, place rum, chicken broth and brown sugar. Reduce by 1/3 over high heat. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch. When rum mixture is reduced, add cornstarch mixture slowly to simmering liquid and whisk for 3 minutes, until 50 percent thicker. Keep in mind that you might not need all of it. When glaze is at desired thickness, add mint leaves and transfer to small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

MOJITO-MARINATED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chicken breasts, white rum, fresh mint, garlic, rock salt, ground pepper, limes, extra virgin olive oil

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 chicken breasts
⅓ cup white rum
⅓ cup fresh mint, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped/crushed
1 teaspoon rock salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
2 limes, plus 1-2 more for garnish
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthways.
  • Put all of the ingredients into a ziplock bag and stir them all about so everything is coated and mixed up.
  • Marinate for at least 4 hours, but try to leave them over night if you have the time.
  • Cook the chicken as you usually would, we used a griddle pan on a medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side, but these can go in a regular pan, the oven or even on the BBQ!
  • Don't forget to give it one last squeeze of lemon juice to give it that extra kick!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 0 grams

MOJITO MELON KABOBS



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Colorful fruit kabobs are flavored with a mint-infused marinade.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 limes
1 1/2 lb assorted melons, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup dark rum, if desired
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
12 bamboo skewers (5 or 6 inch)

Steps:

  • Grate 2 tablespoons peel from limes. Cut each lime in half crosswise; squeeze halves over small bowl to remove 6 tablespoons juice.
  • Place melon cubes in 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag. Sprinkle lime peel and pour lime juice over melon. Add sugar, rum and mint. Seal bag; turn to coat melon.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors but no longer than 24 hours. To serve, thread 4 or 5 melon cubes on each skewer. Discard marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

MOJITO FRUIT SALAD



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Unique! Refreshing, minty salad with a sensational flavor! Big hit!

Provided by Harht4God

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup cubed seeded watermelon
1 cup seedless grapes
1 cup cubed cantaloupe
1 cup hulled and quartered strawberries
1 cup peeled and quartered kiwi
1 cup fresh blueberries
3 sprigs fresh mint
2 teaspoons white sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Mix the watermelon, grapes, cantaloupe, strawberries, and kiwi in a bowl with a tight-fitting lid; top with the blueberries.
  • Stir the mint, sugar, and lime juice together in a bowl, crushing the mint with the back of a spoon while mixing to extract flavors; pour over the fruit mixture. Seal the bowl with lid and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Just before serving, gently flip the sealed bowl several times to coat the fruit with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 6.6 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

FRUITY MOJITOS



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Delicious rendition of traditional mojitos. An array of fruit makes this the perfect summer lake drink. Serve over ice.

Provided by campforestfc

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Rum Drinks Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups spiced rum
5 cups white sugar
5 cups water
¼ cup slightly crushed fresh mint leaves, or more to taste
5 lemons, quartered
5 limes, quartered
5 oranges, quartered
4 (2 liter) bottles lemon-lime carbonated beverage (such as 7Up®)

Steps:

  • Combine rum, sugar, and water in a larger container or 3-gallon cooler or drink dispenser until sugar is dissolved. Add mint, lemons, limes, and oranges and mix well. Allow flavors to combine for about 30 minutes. Pour lemon-lime beverage into rum-fruit mixture and stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.2 calories, Carbohydrate 64.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 32.6 mg, Sugar 33.3 g

MOJITO MARINADE



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This versatile marinade can be used for pork tenderloin or chicken... poured it over cooked veggies or potatoes.... or toss it with a green salad. A chipotle pepper is an option if you want to give it a bit of a kick. The rest of the chipotles can be frozen and removed individually for another use.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 1 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 small chipotle pepper, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix together the garlic, onions, orange juice, and lime juice in a bowl.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan til just smoking.
  • CAUTION: slide the contents of the bowl into the hot oil - be very careful because the liquid could splatter. You might want to use oven mits.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes to soften the onions and garlic. Season the marinade with the rest of the ingredients.
  • CAUTION: Pour everything into a blender (remove lid for hot air to release) or food processor and pulse 3 times to blend (another alternative is to use an immersion blender). Which ever method you use, just use caution with the hot liquids.
  • Pour into a glass container and cool to room temperature; cover and refrigerate.
  • Mojito Marinade keeps for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.3, Fat 55.3, SaturatedFat 7.7, Sodium 3502.1, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 23.8, Protein 4.3

MOJITO MARINADE



Mojito Marinade image

Provided by John Stage

Categories     Sauce     Garlic     Onion     Sauté     Lime     Orange

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup chopped garlic
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups fresh orange juice
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix together the garlic, onions, orange juice, and lime juice in a bowl. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan til just smoking. Now cover up your arms and put some potholder mitts on your hands because you're about to do something that is contrary to good cooking practice but produces great flavor release. Slide the contents of the bowl into the hot oil - be very careful because the liquid will splatter. Simmer for 5 minutes to soften the onions and garlic. Season the marinade with the rest of the ingredients. Pour everything into a blender or food processor and pulse 3 times to combine. Pour into a plastic container and cool to room temperature; then cover and refrigerate. Mojito Marinade keeps for up to 2 weeks.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor.
  • Choose a variety of fruits to create a colorful and flavorful salad.
  • Do not over-marinate the fruit, or it will become mushy.
  • If you are using a store-bought marinade, be sure to taste it first and adjust the sweetness or acidity as needed.
  • Serve the fruit salad chilled, either on its own or over yogurt, ice cream, or cake.

Conclusion:

Fruit salad is a refreshing and healthy snack or dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By marinating the fruit in mojito, you can add a delicious and tropical flavor that will make your salad even more enjoyable. Whether you are looking for a simple snack or a festive party dish, mojito-marinated fruit salad is a great option that is sure to please everyone.

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