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Farm Kitchen:  Have lots of mint, have honey? This salad is 4 U  |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - Jun 14 2007 : 08:09:00 AM
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This is apparently my new contribution to all family gatherings...I made it for Easter and had none left, and for the last three get togethers (including my godson's first birthday on Saturday), this is what I've been "ordered" to bring. Everyone raves, including the guys, and it's a great use of that summer mint that runs rampant!!!!
I used kiwis the last time, and will again (but BOY are they a pain!), and instead of cantloupe (because it hasn't been that great yet), I used honeydew and green and red grapes for extra color. Use whatever fruit you like, really. I bet blueberries would be great, too.
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint (I used a little more because I used more fruit)
1 3-pound cantaloupe, halved, seeded
1 12-ounce basket strawberries, hulled, halved (I used 1 1/2)
4 kiwis, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups seedless grapes preparation (2 cups)
Whisk lime juice, honey and mint in large bowl to blend. Using melon baller, scoop out cantaloupe. Add all fruit to syrup in bowl; toss to combine. Let stand 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." Margaret Atwood
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JudyBlueEyes
True Blue Farmgirl
657 Posts
Judith
Spokane
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2007 : 09:31:48 AM
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Boy, does that sound yummy! And I have LOTS of mint!!! Thanks, Jonni!
We come from the earth, we go back to the earth, and in between, we garden! |
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BackyardTreasures
True Blue Farmgirl
189 Posts
Anne
Connecticut
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2007 : 09:59:10 AM
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I make this alot during the summer and it's always a BIG hit too. It's great because as you said, you can
use any available fruit. My husband doesn't like cantaloupe so I use watermelon instead. And if I use peaches, then blueberries "have" to be added. :-) Instead of just regular mint, I also like to use Pineapple Sage...it has such a fruity taste that goes well with the fruit. And the smell is divine.
~~Anne
www.homesteadblogger.com/BackyardTreasures |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2007 : 10:01:33 AM
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Ooohh! This sounds so refreshing! I'm printing it off now for use this weekend! Thanks, Jonni!
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2007 : 12:25:53 PM
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I'll have to try that, Anne (with the pineapple sage)...it's vastly becoming one of my favorites--I even painted my study with paint called "Pineapple Sage"...
I hope you girls like it--Janice, it will be GREAT for this weekend, as I think it's going to be a scorcher in the Bluegrass!!!
Let me know what you think!
"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." Margaret Atwood
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2007 : 07:24:33 AM
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I am going to add this recipe to the hand out I give people when they come to the farm. I will give you a credit line under the recipe. Do you wish me to say anything in particular about you, your farm or how this recipe came into being? I love sharing the talents of others with the people I have visit.
Also, Could I get the brand name of that Pineapple Sage Paint. I have several sage, celery and parsley greens I use on my walls in different shops and I need something new - would love to look it up.
Thanks to both of you talented gals.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2007 : 08:50:25 AM
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Yum!! Oh my gosh! I can't wait to try this! I love mint- any and all varieties. I will have to try this with a chocolate mint... so good! I bet my fiance would love this! It even sounds like a great Sunday Brunch type salad.
Alee |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2007 : 5:14:08 PM
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I made this for today's meal. I'm pretty sure that everyone liked it, as it disappeared in about 15 minutes. :) Thanks again for such yumminess.
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are.
Come visit me at:
www.madrekarin.etsy.com
www.madrekarin.blogspot.com |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2007 : 1:47:09 PM
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I'm so glad...sorry that I've missed the posts on here..been a bit busy with travelling this weekend.
I had no fruit salad to bring home, so it was nice! Glad everyone seemed to like it, Karin. What about you?
Grace...I didn't have time to pull my "decorating book" with all my paint samples last night, but will today to get you the maker of the pineapple sage paint. It's a lovely color! Also, about the salad--the recipe is something I put together because I was trying to come up with something other than just fruit...we'd been to a restaurant where they serve fruit salad with a lavender honey dressing, so I kindof manipulated this one to suit all my mint! I have lavender, too, but more mint!
"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." Margaret Atwood
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2007 : 1:59:06 PM
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Jonni- I loved it. I think lavender would be a bit cloying. I really like the contrast between the lime, mint and honey. (I used cotton blossom honey- delish.) Glad you worked your magic on the recipe.
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are.
Come visit me at:
www.madrekarin.etsy.com
www.madrekarin.blogspot.com |
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