Refreshing Tropical Fruit Salad With Vanilla Mint Syrup Recipe

Escape to paradise with this vibrant tropical fruit salad! Sweet mango, juicy melon, and sunshine-bright pineapple are perfectly complemented by a homemade vanilla mint syrup. This easy recipe is light, refreshing, and surprisingly elegant – the vanilla bean elevates the simple flavors to something truly exotic. Perfect for a hot summer day or a sophisticated dessert. From herbalist Susan Belsinger.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 88.5 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Refreshing Tropical Fruit Salad With Vanilla Mint Syrup

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How to Make Refreshing Tropical Fruit Salad With Vanilla Mint Syrup

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 1 vanilla bean (split and scraped), 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves, and the zest of 1 lime.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool completely to room temperature.
  4. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract all the flavor. Stir in the juice of 1 lime.
  5. Refrigerate the syrup for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. (The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.)
  6. In a large bowl, gently toss together 1 cup cubed mango, 1 cup cubed papaya, 1 cup cubed cantaloupe or honeydew melon, and 1 cup cubed pineapple.
  7. Pour the chilled vanilla mint syrup over the fruit.
  8. Toss gently to coat the fruit evenly.
  9. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and the fruit to chill before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

79g

Fat

0g

Carbs

7g