Fruit salad "dressing"

6fsn · April 2013

I'm working on a baptism menu and was going to do some sort of melon kabobs. I was trying to think of a little something to put on them to make them better/fancier. I found a recipe with mint, lemon, and simple syrup. Does anyone use anything else? I'm wondering about something with basil for some reason.

Before I get any dip suggestions, I don't want to do that for a few reasons. Mainly it won't work on the pretty tray.

*Barbie* · April 2013

wrap the melon in proscuitto or parma ham, skip the dressing

6fsn · April 2013

I don't really want to do that either.

mrsconn23 · April 2013

Google has netted me results that has you doing a simple syrup infused with basil and lime.

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/basil-lime-fruit-salad-10000001714553/

*Barbie* · April 2013

the syrup/mint combo made me think of mojitos.

http://www.kitchenkonfidence.com/2011/06/frozen-mojito-melon-skewers/

^^^ make those for the adults, virgin for the kids.

KnotIrene · April 2013

I'd be careful of the mint--I know a few people who are allergic to it. Fruit displayed in a pretty way should be wonderful.

6fsn · April 2013

oooooh That looks good Barbie.

Nobody is allergic to mint in my crowd.

VarunaTT · April 2013

I think just subbing the mint for basil would be lovely. I like the basil+melon combination and the syrup would give it a touch of sweetness. I'd try it w/out the lemon first and see if the flavor is necessary.

fmbyo · April 2013

I'm not a fan of dressing on my fruit, but if you were going to go with something that sounds really refreshing.

6fsn · April 2013

Subbing with basil it is! I'll check the taste before adding lemon too. The tray is actually divided so I can do part with and part without dressing. I know my ILs won't eat it with, but I'd like to try it.

VarunaTT · April 2013

I thought the lemon was probably more for the acid to cut through some of the sweetness than anything. But I love the simple syrup + basil combination. I've got a vodka drink around here somewhere that uses that and cucumbers I think. It's yummy.

PMeg819 · April 2013

I do lime, honey and mint mixed together. But basil sounds good too.

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