Mojito Fruit Salad

Jazz up your fruit salad with the delicious taste of mojitos!! This Mojito Fruit Salad combines the best summer produce with lime juice, simple syrup, and fresh mint in a yummy salad that’s sure to become a new favorite!

Perfect for picnics, cookouts, or summer parties, it’s easy to make and always a hit.

Keep it kid-friendly or add a splash or rum for an adults-only gathering. No matter how you make it, everyone is sure to LOVE the bright, refreshing flavors in this recipe!

Fruit Salad! It’s one of my very favorite parts of summer.

I distinctly remember when I first “discovered” it as a kid and suddenly wanted to make it ALL the time. I would ask my mom to buy as many different kinds of fruit as she could find, and then I’d spend my day peeling, chopping, and slicing it to make a delicious, GIANT snack.

And as an adult? Nothing really has changed! I still love my fruit, and I’m always up for a good salad. And when you combine the two? That’s my perfect summer. In a bowl.

It makes an ideal breakfast, snack, side dish, or even dessert…and it’s especially amazing when you combine it with fresh mint, lime juice, and simple syrup.

It’s easy to make ahead, easy to transport, and one of those dishes people can’t help but fall in love with. In other words, it’s the perfect side dish to bring to your next summer gathering…whatever that may be.

Ingredients:

• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Peaches
• Fresh mint
• Sugar
• Lime juice

Instructions:

1. Chop strawberries and peaches into bite sized pieces. 
2. Combine fruit in a large bowl. Add fresh mint.
3. Add lime simple syrup and toss to coat.
4. Serve & enjoy!

Does this recipe contain alcohol?

The basic recipe does NOT call for alcohol, so it’s completely family-friendly and safe for kids. Of course, if you’d like to add a splash of white rum to the mix for an adult-only party, feel free!

To substitute granulated sugar:

Yes. In a pinch, you can use regular sugar in place of the simple syrup. The lime juice and other fruit juices will combine with the sugar to create a type of syrup that will mimic the simple syrup. If you plan to use regular sugar, you may want to make the salad a few hours before serving and let it marinate, stirring occasionally, until the sugar combines with the fruit juices and dissolves.

Recipe variations:

• Substitute fresh basil for mint
• Substitute lemon juice for lime juice
• Add fresh pineapple, mango, or raspberries
• Use mint simple syrup and omit the fresh chopped mint

More favorite fruit salads:

• Lemon Basil Berry Salad 
• Kiwi Berry Salad
• Ambrosia Fruit Salad
• Pina Colada Fruit Salad
• Strawberry Caprese Salad
• Stone Fruit Salad
• Summer Strawberry Salad
• Winter Fruit Salad
• Watermelon Salad with Feta

Mojito Fruit Salad

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 115kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

• 2 c. quartered strawberries
• 2 c. blueberries
• 2 c. chopped peaches or nectarines
• 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 lime

Instructions

1. Combine fruit in a medium mixing bowl.
2. In a small saucepan, combine sugar with 1/4 c. water. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar completely dissolves. Squeeze in lime juice (both halves) and set aside to cool.
3. Once completely cool, pour simple syrup over fruit.
4. Add fresh mint and stir to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 23g