Hint of Mint Fruit Salad

Name: Hint of Mint Fruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 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

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

3/4 cup: 260 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Easy Herbal Fruit Dressing in Taste of Home February/March 2008

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Carollizc

Apr 17, 2011

I wonder if Splenda could be used instead of sugar? I'd also use light mayo. I'm diabetic, and looking to lose weight to help control it, so substitutions like these would be a great help. Otherwise, the salad's great, especially for summer barbeques, where it balances the heavier potato and pasta salads, and burgers and other meats.
MariaS.

Apr 17, 2011

This fruit salad is like mine. My family doesn't like mayonaise so I use yogurt instead. It's just as delicious and healthier.
essobee

Apr 15, 2011

It's very good and I wouldn't change a thing.........
goneabroad71

Jul 7, 2010

I don't like mayonaise, so I substituted sour cream. The salad was delicious!