Honey Champagne Fruit Salad Food

SPIKED SUMMER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Trim off all the peel and white pith from the oranges. Halve lengthwise and then slice crosswise into half-moons. Transfer to a large bowl and add the mixed berries and peaches.
• Combine the honey, 1/4 cup water and ginger slices in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the rum and strain over the fruit and toss well. Set aside to cool and allow the flavors to blend, at least 30 minutes. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until cold.
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SPICED HONEY FRUIT SALAD WITH PECANS

Steps:

• For the spicy roasted pecans: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and coat with cooking spray.
• In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, salt, cayenne, ginger and egg white. Whisk until foamy. Fold in the pecans until fully incorporated.
• Transfer the pecans to the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Bake until fragrant, about 20 minutes. Let cool.
• For the fruit salad: Cut a slit into the habanero. Combine the honey and orange juice in a small saucepot and add the habanero and cinnamon. Heat until just simmering, about 40 seconds. Let stand for 10 minutes, then remove the habanero.
• To serve: Toss the cantaloupe, grapes, kiwis and apples with the honey syrup, then coarsely crumble the pecans on top.

HONEY FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Add the blueberries, raspberries, mangos, pineapples and watermelon to a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice and orange juice. Drizzle the honey mixture over the fruit salad and top with the pistachios. Right before serving, top with freshly torn mint leaves to garnish.

HONEY FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine fruit. In a small bowl, combine the honey, lime juice, zest and vanilla. Pour over fruit; gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Garnish with mint if desired.

SPARKLING FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine the pineapple, oranges, strawberries and grapes. Combine wine or grape juice and club soda; pour over fruit. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SPARKLING FRUIT SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE MIMOSA DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the mango, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, kiwi and mint in a large bowl.
• Carefully toss to combine being careful not to break up the berries. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, champagne, honey and cointreau (if using) to combine.
• Right before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.

FRUIT SALAD WITH SPICED HONEY AND THYME

Steps:

• In a small pan over medium heat, bring the honey and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the star anise and thyme sprig. Let it cool, then strain and set aside.
• Add the pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew and red and green grapes to a large bowl and pour over half the spiced honey. Toss gently to coat. Add more honey if you like.

HONEY-CHAMPAGNE FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the fruit and place in a large bowl.
• Combine the champagne and honey in a small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds.
• Pour the mixture over the fruit and toss to coat well. Serve slightly chilled.

HONEY-LIME FRUIT SALAD (CROWD SIZE)

Steps:

• Mix honey, limeade concentrate and poppy seed in medium bowl.
• Carefully toss fruit with honey mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.