HINT OF MINT FRUIT SALAD

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.

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