Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups diced apples
- 2 cups diced oranges
- 2 cups diced pears
- 2 cups diced peaches
- 2 cups diced pineapple
- 2 cups diced mango
- 2 cups diced kiwi
- 2 cups diced strawberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Special Equipment Needed:
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Citrus juicer
- Grater
- Large bowl
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Prepare all the fruits by washing, peeling, and dicing them into small pieces.
2. Place the diced fruits into a large bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the honey, lemon juice, orange juice, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and cloves.
4. Pour the mixture over the diced fruits and mix until all the fruits are evenly coated.
5. Refrigerate the fruit salad for at least 1 hour before serving.
Time:
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: None
Temperature: Refrigerate
Serving Size: 8
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 200
Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Protein: 2 g
Substitutions for Ingredients
- Apples: pears, apricots, or plums
- Oranges: tangerines, clementines, or grapefruit
- Pears: apples, apricots, or plums
- Peaches: nectarines, apricots, or plums
- Pineapple: mango, papaya, or kiwi
- Mango: pineapple, papaya, or kiwi
- Kiwi: pineapple, mango, or papaya
- Strawberries: blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries
- Honey: agave nectar or maple syrup
- Lemon juice: lime juice
- Orange juice: grapefruit juice
- Ginger: turmeric
- Cinnamon: allspice
Variations:
- Add other fruits such as bananas, cantaloupe, honeydew, or watermelon
- Add nuts such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans
- Add seeds such as sunflower or pumpkin
Tips and Tricks:
- Use ripe and fresh fruits for best flavor
- Use freshly squeezed juices for best flavor
- Mix the fruits and juices together just before serving to prevent the fruits from becoming soggy
Storage Instructions:
Store the fruit salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions:
The fruit salad can be served cold or at room temperature.
Presentation Ideas:
Serve the fruit salad in a large bowl or individual serving dishes. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or edible flowers.
Garnishes:
- Fresh mint leaves
- Edible flowers
Pairings:
- Yogurt
- Granola
- Ice cream
Suggested Side Dishes:
- Toast
- Muffins
- Pancakes
Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the fruit salad is too sweet, add more lemon or orange juice.
- If the fruit salad is too tart, add more honey.
Food Safety Advice:
- Wash all fruits before preparing.
- Refrigerate the fruit salad promptly after preparing.
Food History:
Qistibi-style fruit salad is a traditional dish from the Middle East. It is typically served as a dessert or snack.
Flavor Profiles:
This fruit salad has a sweet and tangy flavor with a hint of spice.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve the fruit salad as a dessert or snack. It can also be served as a topping for yogurt, ice cream, or oatmeal.
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Taste: Sweet, Tangy, Refreshing, Fruity