Gingered Fresh Fruit Salad Food

GINGERED FRESH FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In 1-cup microwavable measuring cup, mix dressing ingredients. Microwave uncovered on High 20 to 30 seconds or until hot. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
• In very large bowl, mix salad ingredients. Pour dressing over fruit; toss gently to coat.

TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD WITH GINGER SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine the sugar, 1/4 cup water, ginger and lime zest in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar is melted. Remove it from the heat and refrigerate until cold.
• Strain the mixtures into a large bowl and toss in the strawberries, kiwis, mango, oranges, pineapple and papaya to coat. Cover and refrigerate again until cold, at least 1 hour.
• Serve in small bowls and garnish with the chopped mint.

GINGER-LIME FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

HAWAIIAN FRESH FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: Mix the lime juice, honey and ginger in a small bowl.
• For the fruit salad: Mix the fruit in a large salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the fruit and stir. Serve immediately if you use bananas.

FRESH GINGER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix ginger with juices. Toss lightly with fruit and chill for 2 hours.
• Wine Suggestion: Grosset Polish Hill Riesling, 1997

FRUIT SALAD WITH GINGER SYRUP

Steps:

• Make syrup:
• Bring water, sugar, and ginger to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan, then stir until sugar is dissolved. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat and let steep 15 minutes. Pour ginger syrup through a sieve into a bowl, discarding ginger. Chill, covered, at least 2 hours.
• Make fruit salad:
• Toss fruit and mint with 1/4 cup syrup, or to taste.