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.

Keshab Dhanuk
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This is a great recipe for a summer party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


welile shange
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fruit is always fresh and flavorful, and the marinade is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Ace Lamin
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This recipe is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I love the bright and refreshing flavor of the mojito marinade.


Tina Mays
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I'm always looking for new ways to use fresh fruit, and this recipe is perfect. It's a great way to showcase the natural flavors of the fruit.


Gale Lawrence
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This is a great recipe for a healthy snack or dessert. The fruit is packed with vitamins and nutrients, and the marinade is low in calories.


We_All_Are_Warrior-Women
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I love the versatility of this recipe. You can use any type of fruit you like, and the marinade is adjustable to your taste preferences.


Kaitlin Southworth
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Samuel Martey
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I'm not usually a fan of fruit salads, but this one is a game-changer. The mojito marinade takes it to the next level.


Maganda Joel
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer dessert. The fruit is so flavorful and the marinade is the perfect touch.


Madireng Mashoeu
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The mint and lime really shine through and complement the sweetness of the fruit.


Minty R6
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. The fruit turned out perfectly and was a delicious addition to my summer barbecue.


Sohail Ahmed Golra
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I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the mojito marinade. I will definitely be making this again.


Jason “Mason” Mubiana
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This recipe is a great way to use up summer fruit! I used a variety of berries and melon, and the marinade was perfectly sweet and tart. The fruit was so refreshing and delicious.