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Chapter 12: Fruit And Sweets, The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook

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This refreshing Mediterranean fruit medley is the perfect light and elegant dessert for warm evenings or summer gatherings. It combines the juicy sweetness of ripe cantaloupe with the tart complexity of fresh plums and sweet cherries. A touch of vanilla extract adds depth, while fresh mint provides a fragrant, cooling finish. The texture is crisp yet succulent, offering a delightful contrast in every bite. This dish celebrates the natural flavors of seasonal produce, requiring no baking or heavy creams. It is an ideal way to cleanse the palate after a rich meal or serve as a healthy, satisfying sweet ending to a dinner party. Simple, colorful, and naturally delicious, this fruit salad highlights the best of Mediterranean cuisine.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Calories: 300.2
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This refreshing Mediterranean fruit medley is the perfect light and elegant dessert for warm evenings or summer gatherings. It combines the juicy sweetness of ripe cantaloupe with the tart complexity of fresh plums and sweet cherries. A touch of vanilla extract adds depth, while fresh mint provides a fragrant, cooling finish. The texture is crisp yet succulent, offering a delightful contrast in every bite. This dish celebrates the natural flavors of seasonal produce, requiring no baking or heavy creams. It is an ideal way to cleanse the palate after a rich meal or serve as a healthy, satisfying sweet ending to a dinner party. Simple, colorful, and naturally delicious, this fruit salad highlights the best of Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients
  • 4 Teaspoons sugar
  • 3 Cups cantaloupe, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 Plums, halved, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 8 Ounces fresh sweet cherries, pitted and halved
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the cut cantaloupe, plums, and halved cherries together.
  2. 2
    Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the fruit and toss lightly to coat all pieces.
  3. 3
    Drizzle the vanilla extract over the fruit mixture and stir gently to incorporate the flavor.
  4. 4
    Let the fruit sit for 10 minutes to allow the juices to release and the flavors to meld.
  5. 5
    Just before serving, fold in the minced fresh mint leaves gently to avoid bruising them.
  6. 6
    Divide the fruit salad among serving bowls and serve immediately while fresh and chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 300.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.8g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 85.9mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 65.6g22%
Dietary Fiber 12.9g52%
Sugars 14.2g
Protein 10.1g21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: fruit salad, cantaloupe, plums, cherries, mint, vanilla, mediterranean, dessert, vegan, summer, fresh fruit, light dessert, healthy, no-bake, refreshing, seasonal, gluten-free, dairy-free
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