HINT OF MINT FRUIT SALAD
I love making herbal syrups like the simple dressing for this colorful fruit salad. It definitely adds pizzazz to our meal.
—SUE GRONHOLZ BEAVER DAM, WI
PREP: 20 MIN. + CHILLING • MAKES: 12 SERVINGS
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
1. In a large saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the mint; cover and steep 20 minutes. Strain, discarding mint. Transfer the syrup to a small bowl; refrigerate until chilled.
2. 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.
SELECTING FRESH FRUITS
No matter what fruit you are buying, look it over before placing it in your cart. Fruit bruises easily, so handle it with care. Avoid buying any that are bruised, withered, off-colored or crushed; they will spoil quickly.