Chinese Spiced Fruit Salad
Add a touch of exotic flavor to your table with this vibrant Chinese Spiced Fruit Salad. Bursting with the freshness of pineapple, mango, orange, red grapes, and strawberries, this colorful dish is elevated by a fragrant spiced syrup made with star anise, cinnamon, honey, and lime juice. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes (plus a brief chill), this refreshing salad combines sweetness, tang, and warm spice for a truly unique twist on classic fruit salad. Perfect for summer gatherings, holiday spreads, or as a light dessert, this chilled treat is finished with a hint of fresh mint for an elegant garnish. Whether you're looking for a healthy snack or a sophisticated side dish, this Chinese-inspired recipe is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pineapple (fresh, diced)
- 1 cup Mango (ripe, diced)
- 1 cup Orange (peeled, segmented, and chopped)
- 1 cup Red grapes (halved)
- 1 cup Strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 pieces Star anise
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the star anise, cinnamon stick, honey, lime juice, and water.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and let it cook for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the spiced syrup to cool completely. Once cooled, remove the star anise and cinnamon stick.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pineapple, mango, orange, red grapes, and strawberries.
Drizzle the cooled spiced syrup over the fruits and toss gently to coat evenly.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the fruit salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the fruit salad a gentle stir and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Serve chilled and enjoy your Chinese spiced fruit salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
706 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.7 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.7 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 143.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1806 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
