I’ve got the only fruit salad recipe you’ll need all summer – Mojito Fruit Salad!
It is absolutely no secret that I am – hmmm what’s a word that’s stronger than obsessed? – infatuated with mojitos. The first time I ever drank one was during a spring break trip to Mexico a million years ago, at some all inclusive resort where the rum and mint runs free. The rest, as they say, is history.
Mojitos are great year round but the combination of mint and lime is especially refreshing in the heat and especially when it’s mixed with the ripest of summer fruit and berries, like in this salad.
Fresh chopped watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and mint are tossed with a quick and easy, lightly-sweetened lime glaze before serving. So simple. So unbelievably luscious.
I made this fruit salad on a whim for a BBQ that Ben, Lincoln and I went to over Memorial Day weekend and it was a total hit. It’s got just a little somethin’ somethin’ over other fruit salads, on account of the mint and lime of course. I even gave some to Lincoln and he inhaled it!
Now, this salad is mojito-inspired, but there’s no rum. That being said, adding a splash or two would be a fun way to jazz up the recipe for an adults-only BBQ. Ooo oo, and even though there’s no booze in the recipe, take it from me, leftovers are fabulous when added to sparkling wine. The juicy fruit and berries create this wonderful, sweet syrup and it’s just heavenly when added to a fizzy glass. I like FlipFlop Wine’s Sparking Pinot Grigio the best for both price and flavor.
Alcohol aside, get on this salad ASAP!
Like I said, this is the easiest fruit salad to make in the world. Simply add 4 cups fresh cut watermelon to a big serving bowl along with 6oz blueberries.
Next add 6oz raspberries, and 1lb chopped strawberries.
Then add the mojito-iest part of the fruit salad – fresh chopped mint! I tell you what, nothing conjures up thoughts of summer quite like the smell of fresh mint. Ahhh.
Finally mix up a fresh lime glaze including 1/4 cup fresh lime juice and 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar in a small bowl then drizzle over the fruit and berries and gently toss with a spatula to combine.
Let the fruit salad sit in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow the natural juices in the fruit and berries to seep out, creating a luscious sweet syrup. Ladle into bowls then serve! I
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Mojito Fruit Salad
Description
Mojito Fruit Salad is a refreshing, non-alcoholic fruit and berry salad that tastes just like a sweet mojito.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped watermelon
- 1lb strawberries, chopped
- 6oz raspberries
- 6oz blueberries
- 1/4 cup packed mint, chopped (NOT 1/4 cup chopped mint)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
- 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
Directions
- Add watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and mint in a large bowl. Stir together lime juice and powdered sugar in a small bowl then pour over fruit and berries. Gently toss with a spatula then let sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the natural juices in the fruit to start coming out.
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For the Mojito Salad how many does this serve?
This serves a crowd – 8-12 people depending on the size of their scoops.
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Excellent. Received many compliments for this dish
I used a slightly different combination of fruits, based on what was locally available. This was so good! The combination of sweet lime and mint made a refreshing treat on a hot day. Plus, the mint leaves made the dish look a bit “dressy”.
Totally know what you mean – fresh herbs tend to class up any dish with such little effort. I’m so glad you enjoyed it! :)
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This sounds terrific, but it sure would be good to know how many servings it makes!
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Thanks for this excellent and unique recipe! I love making fruit salads, and just happen to have a bunch of thriving mint in my outdoor herb garden, just waiting to be used!
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This is just what I am looking for, fresh and simple. I’m having 10 for dinner tomorrow night. As a side dish, how many will this feed?
Hi Carol! I would make a batch and a half if serving 10.
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First of all -hello from one IA girl to another ;) I’m in CO now but am originally from Iowa City. I made this dish recently for a baby shower and oh my goodness -so delish!! It was definitely a hit and so easy to make. Incredibly refreshing and the taste of mojito was spot on. Will definitely be making again. Thanks for sharing!!
Awesome!! I’m so glad you loved the recipe. :) And there are SO many ex-IA girls in Colorado. Such a great place!
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Oh my! Your recipes sound delicious! I am originally from IA so it was so fun to see your recipes! Can’t wait to try them.
Is the powdered sugar really nesessary?
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Made this for the 4th. Everyone loved it!! Son-in-law had 3 helpings. It was very refreshing and great to eat on a hot day. Will make it again!
I’m so glad to hear it, Cynthia! Thanks so much for your feedback!
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I foolishly decided to “cater” my own wedding a few years ago. This fruit salad was on the menu; it was so easy but so delicious and definitely vamped up for an event like an afternoon wedding. I’m finally reviewing it, four years later because I made it back to your website somehow. I’m an Iowa girl living in China right now, so I’m just soaking in all your Midwest stories and recipes right now. 🤗 Thank you! All your recipes are AWESOME!