Best 14 Spicy Star Fruit Salad With Mint Recipes

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Star fruit, also known as carambola, is a tropical fruit that is characterized by its distinctive star-shaped cross-section. It has a sweet and tangy flavor, with a hint of sourness. Star fruit can be enjoyed on its own, but it is also a popular ingredient in salads, smoothies, and desserts. This recipe for spicy star fruit salad with mint offers a unique and refreshing take on the classic fruit salad. The combination of sweet star fruit, spicy jalapeño peppers, and refreshing mint creates a flavor profile that is both tantalizing and satisfying.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STAR FRUIT SALAD



Star Fruit Salad image

My husband and I are both trying to lose weight. We've found that this delicious combination makes a nutritious snack. -Kristin McPherson, Moultrie, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 snack-size carton (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 small apple, chopped
4 small strawberries, sliced
1 small star fruit, sliced
1 small plum, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, honey and lemon juice. Add fruit; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRESH FRUIT AND MINT SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings, approximately 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 papaya or mango
1 cup strawberries
2 kiwis
1 banana
2 navel oranges
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier, optional
3 to 5 sprigs fresh mint
1 cup raspberries or blueberries

Steps:

  • Peel and dice the mango or papaya, and put in a medium bowl. Trim the strawberries' stems and half or quarter, if large. Add to the bowl of fruit. Peel and dice the kiwi, add to bowl. Peel and slice the bananas, add to bowl.
  • Cut the top and bottom off the oranges just deep enough to expose the inner fruit. Following the curve of the fruit cut the skin and pith off the orange in panels. Holding the orange over the bowl cut between the membranes to free the citrus segments. Let them fall into the bowl as they are cut free. By hand, squeeze all the juice from the remaining membrane over the fruit, then discard. Repeat with the other orange.
  • Lightly stir the honey and Grand Marnier, if using, into the fruit. Strip the mint leaves off the stem, tear, or chop into smaller pieces, and stir into the fruit salad. Add the berries and set aside for 10 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • Serve.
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SPICY FRUIT SALAD



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A delicious and refreshing summer fruit salad with a spicy twist. Tastes better the longer it's chilled, to let flavors blend.

Provided by puerca83

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Apple Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup cubed, seeded watermelon
1 mango, peeled and cubed
1 green apple, cored and sliced
¼ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons honey, or more to taste
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons chili-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®)

Steps:

  • Mix pineapple, watermelon, mango, and green apple in a large bowl.
  • Blend lime juice, honey, and jalapeno in a blender until smooth.
  • Pour jalapeno dressing into the large bowl and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle chili-lime seasoning on top. Chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 134.9 mg, Sugar 19 g

SUMMER FRUIT SALAD WITH A LEMON, HONEY, AND MINT DRESSING



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A simply elegant fruit salad paired with a sweet and tangy lemon-mint dressing

Provided by TimTanguay

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Strawberry Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cubed seeded watermelon
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 large fresh peaches, cut into cubes
2 large nectarines, cut into cubes
1 red Anjou pear, cut into cubes
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
2 lemons, juiced
¼ cup minced fresh mint (chocolate mint preferred)
½ lemon, zested
1 tablespoon honey (fireweed honey preferred)

Steps:

  • Combine watermelon, strawberries, peaches, nectarines, pear, and grapes in a large mixing bowl.
  • Whisk lemon juice, mint, lemon zest, and honey together in a small bowl; drizzle over the fruit mixture and toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 3.2 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

SPICY STAR-FRUIT SALAD WITH MINT



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 8 appetizer or 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup fresh coconut juice or water
1 teaspoon rice-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 red Thai chili, seeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce (see note)
2 star fruits, thinly sliced
1 unripe banana, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut juice, vinegar, sugar, chili, garlic, lime juice and fish sauce. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Serve with fragrant beef (see recipe).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 35, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 181 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

FRESH FRUIT AND MINT SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings, approximately

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 papaya or mango
1 cup strawberries
2 kiwis
1 banana
2 navel oranges
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier, optional
3 to 5 sprigs fresh mint
1 cup raspberries or blueberries

Steps:

  • Peel and dice the mango or papaya, and put in a medium bowl. Trim the strawberries' stems and half or quarter, if large. Add to the bowl of fruit. Peel and dice the kiwi, add to bowl. Peel and slice the bananas, add to bowl.
  • Cut the top and bottom off the oranges just deep enough to expose the inner fruit. Following the curve of the fruit cut the skin and pith off the orange in panels. Holding the orange over the bowl cut between the membranes to free the citrus segments. Let them fall into the bowl as they are cut free. By hand, squeeze all the juice from the remaining membrane over the fruit, then discard. Repeat with the other orange.
  • Lightly stir the honey and Grand Marnier, if using, into the fruit. Strip the mint leaves off the stem, tear, or chop into smaller pieces, and stir into the fruit salad. Add the berries and set aside for 10 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • Serve.

MINTED FRUIT SALAD



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Filled with the season's best and freshest fruit, this salad shouts summer. The hint of mint adds a refreshing note to the colorful compote.-Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup unsweetened apple juice
2 tablespoons honey
4 teaspoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
4 teaspoons lemon juice
4 cups cantaloupe balls
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the apple juice, honey, ginger and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 3/4 cup. Remove from the heat. Cool., In a serving bowl, combine the cantaloupe, strawberries, blueberries and mint. Drizzle with cooled apple juice mixture; gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MIXED BERRY SALAD WITH MINT



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Strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries at their peak make for the most spectacular sweets. A few sprigs of mint give this salad a refreshing twist.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
1 pound strawberries, hulled and halved or quartered if large
1 cup raspberries (4 ounces)
1 cup blackberries (4 ounces)
1 cup blueberries (5 ounces)
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar and liqueur. Gently fold in strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and mint. Serve immediately (or cover and refrigerate, up to 4 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g

HINT OF MINT FRUIT SALAD



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I love making herbal syrups like the simple dressing for this colorful fruit salad. It definitely adds pizzazz to our Easter dinner. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup loosely packed mint sprigs
2-1/2 cups chopped apples
2-1/2 cups chopped ripe pears
2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add mint; cover and steep for 20 minutes. Strain and discard mint. Transfer syrup to a small bowl; refrigerate until chilled. , Just before serving, combine the apples, pears, pineapple, strawberries and blueberries in a large bowl. Stir mayonnaise into mint syrup until blended; pour over fruit and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

SPICY SUMMER FRUIT SALAD



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I received this recipe in an email from Driscoll's. "Jalapeno and cool mint turn berries and stone fruit into a tangy-sweet summer fruit salad. The variety of fruits make an attractive visual mosaic too. Let the salad stand for about 30 minutes before serving to mellow and blend the flavors." Sounds wonderful for the summer!

Provided by alligirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces fresh blueberries
16 ounces strawberries, sliced
6 ounces raspberries
6 ounces blackberries
2 medium peaches, pitted and sliced
2 medium plums, pitted and sliced
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup raspberry jam (seedless)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint

Steps:

  • Combine blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, plums, jalapeno pepper and sugar in a large bowl; mix gently.
  • Stir together jam, lime juice and mint in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Pour over berry mixture and toss gently to combine.
  • Let stand at room temperature 20-30 minutes before serving.
  • NOTE If making ahead, do not add the jam mixture until 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.4, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 11.3, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 8, Sugar 34, Protein 2.5

STAR FRUIT SALAD



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This is a light and refreshing fruit salad to serve your friends after a nice bbq. Amounts are approximate, substitute your favourite fruits. Servings are approximate too.

Provided by majakete

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

500 ml pineapple chunks (well drained)
2 bananas, sliced
1 -2 small apple, peeled,cored and chopped
2 oranges, peeled,sectioned and cut in small pieces
500 ml star fruit, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can peaches, drained
250 ml seedless grapes
125 ml raisins (optional)
50 ml honey
250 ml plain yogurt or 250 ml vanilla yogurt
2 ml vanilla extract
1 whole star fruit

Steps:

  • Mix together all fruit.
  • Mix honey, yogurt and vanilla together.
  • Pour over the fruit and toss.
  • Cover and chill.
  • Before serving, slice the starfruit and arrange decoratively on top.
  • Enjoy!

SUMMER FRUIT SALAD WITH MINT SUGAR



Summer Fruit Salad with Mint Sugar image

Categories     Salad     Breakfast     Brunch     Dessert     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Blackberry     Cherry     Peach     Mint     Summer     Vegan     Grape     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 lb blackberries, left whole, or 1 1/2 lb sweet cherries, pitted and halved
3 firm-ripe medium peaches or nectarines, halved lengthwise, pitted, and cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges
1/2 lb seedless green grapes (1 1/2 cups), halved

Steps:

  • Makes 6 servings. Pulse mint and sugar in a food processor until finely ground. Sprinkle mint sugar over fruit in a large bowl and toss gently to combine. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

FRESH MINT AND CILANTRO MELON SALAD



Fresh Mint and Cilantro Melon Salad image

All the fresh greens of the herbs and melon of this easy side dish are refreshing to both the eye and the palate! The melon can be chopped bite-sized to be a salad or side, or smaller to be used as a relish or condiment. This dish is also great for a change of pace on the brunch buffet! This works well also with Crenshaw melon.

Provided by Menealeous' Daughter

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups 1-inch chunks honeydew
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves and stems
⅓ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
white sugar to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the honeydew, lime juice, cilantro, mint, and sugar in a bowl; toss to combine; refrigerate at least two hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 13.2 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

FRUIT SALAD IN VANILLA-MINT SYRUP



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     salads and dressings, dessert

Time 4h

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Zest from 1 orange, in strips
1 strip of lemon zest
1 vanilla bean, split
1/2 cup sugar
6 sprigs mint; plus 3 leaves, cut across into thin strips
2 cups water
1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled, quartered lengthwise, cored and thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 ripe papaya, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 ripe mango, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise
1 banana, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • Combine the orange and lemon zest, vanilla bean, sugar, 5 sprigs mint and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and let stand at least 2 hours. Strain.
  • Stir the fruit into the syrup and refrigerate for 2 hours. Stir in the sliced mint and garnish with a mint sprig.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 247, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 12 milligrams, Sugar 53 grams

Tips:

  • When selecting star fruit, choose ones that are firm and have a bright yellow or orange color.
  • To make the salad more flavorful, use a variety of herbs and spices, such as mint, chili, and coriander.
  • If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint instead. Just be sure to use less, as it is more concentrated.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of chili pepper to suit your taste.
  • To make the salad more refreshing, serve it chilled.

Conclusion:

Spicy Star Fruit Salad with Mint is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try.

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