A Festive Fruit Salad with Lemon & Ginger
Serves 6
I love serving this summery fruit salad for potlucks or celebrations. A zingy lemon ginger dressing on top makes it extra bright and festive!
Ingredients
- 1/2 honeydew, cut into about 15 stars
- 1/3 seedless watermelon, cut into about 15 stars
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 cup mini mozzarella balls
- 1 cup cherries
- 1 cup mint and basil leaves, loose-packed
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
Lemon-Ginger Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1/2 clove of garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small jar, shake together the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, ginger, garlic, maple syrup, salt and pepper.
- Assemble the fruit, cheese and and herbs on a platter. Drizzle the dressing over, gently toss, and serve!
Notes
I used a 2" star cutter to make the melon stars.