Looking for ways to jazz up your basic fruit salad this summer? Consider giving it a hit from the savory side of the food world.
It’s not something we often think of, but ingredients we generally consider savory or spicy can provide a delicious contrast when added to a sweet and juicy fruit salad. Something as simple as thinly sliced fresh basil adds a peppery bite to a salad of strawberries, watermelon and grapes.
A pinch of salt highlights the sweetness of the fruit.
Black Pepper Honey Fruit Salad
Start to finish: 20 minutes; Servings: 10
1 quart strawberries, halved
1 pint blueberries
1 mango (about 1 pound), peeled, pitted and diced
20-ounce jar grapefruit segments, drained
2 nectarines, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 plums, cut into 1-inch pieces
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
In a large bowl, gently mix together the strawberries, blueberries, mango, grapefruit segments, nectarines and plums.
In a small bowl, whisk together the salt, pepper, lime juice and honey. Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and stir gently to coat.