SWEET AND SPICY FRUIT SALAD
Most fruit salads consist of little more than diced fruit mixed in a bowl. They are simple and satisfying, but not necessarily special. This one is a more sophisticated take. It calls for a star anise- and chile-infused simple syrup, which adds sweetness and musky, spicy complexity. In addition to fruit, herbs - tarragon and basil - are tossed in for freshness. You can use whatever fruit you like as long as it is sweet and ripe. Eat the salad as it is, or top it with either mascarpone for a mellow, creamy note, or crumbled ricotta salata for something savory and bracing. Feel free to play around with other toppings as well. In the mellow category are fresh ricotta, crème fraîche, sour cream or ice cream. For something on the salty side, try shaved Parmesan, crumbled feta or goat cheese.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories salads and dressings, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place sugar, 3/4 cup water, chile and star anise in a small pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the mixture is as thick as maple syrup and spicy tasting. Strain syrup. (Syrup can be made up to 1 week in advance; store in the refrigerator.)
- Toss fruit with half of the sugar syrup, the tarragon and the basil. Add more syrup to taste, depending on how sweet and spicy you want the salad. Season very lightly with salt and pepper. If desired, add dollops of mascarpone or crumbled ricotta salata on top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 102, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 307 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams
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Tsadyydsttd
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit.
Himel Mondal
[email protected]I love the dressing on this salad.
VIOLET MWOVA
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead salad.
Wumani Gambo Shilatu
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so refreshing.
Rick Gray
[email protected]This is one of my favorite summer salads.
Shaju Ahamd
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was a total crowd-pleaser.
Arslan Khan bloch
[email protected]This salad is so good! I love the combination of sweet and spicy.
Betelhem Samuel
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat fruit. My kids love it!
Blue Glitterpanda
[email protected]I've tried this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Eberendu Sandra
[email protected]This is the perfect salad for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is amazing.
Malik Wazir Ahmed
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
momo_soso 8
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a great make-ahead salad.
Ritika Giri
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.
Namwirya Betty
[email protected]This salad is so good! The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
zimbonge zintonga
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Maxwell Chinedum Nnadozie (MAXWELL.C.N)
[email protected]This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so refreshing and light, and the dressing is to die for.
Sara Mostafa
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was a total crowd-pleaser. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Hat There
[email protected]This fruit salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of sweet and spicy was perfect, and the dressing was so flavorful.