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Italian Fruit Salad (Macedonia)

Servings: 6
Ingredients
    Use what’s ripe; this mix is a great baseline:
  • 2 oranges (or 3 mandarins)
  • 2 apples or pears, diced
  • 2 cups strawberries, sliced (or raspberries/blackberries)
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced (optional)
  • 1 bananas, 1–2 sliced (optional; add right before serving)
  • 1 cup seedless grapes, halved (optional)
  • 2 tbsp 2–3 fresh lemon juice (or more to taste)
  • 1 tsp 1–2 finely grated citrus zest (orange, lemon, or both)
  • 2 tbsp 2–3 fresh mint, thinly sliced or torn
  • Pinch of salt (yes—tiny pinch makes fruit taste more “fruity”)
    • Optional (very common variations)
  • 1 tbsp 1–2 honey (or skip entirely)
  • 1 tbsp 1–2 extra-virgin olive oil (sounds odd; actually lovely with citrus + berries)
  • 1 tbsp 1–2 chopped pistachios or toasted almonds for crunch
  • Splash of limoncello (adults-only)
Instructions
    Prep the fruit.
  1. 1
    Dice/slice into bite-size pieces. Keep pieces roughly similar size so it eats nicely.
    2. Make the dressing in the bowl.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, whisk together:
  3. 3
    lemon juice
  4. 4
    citrus zest
  5. 5
    reserved orange juice (1–3 tbsp)
  6. 6
    pinch of salt
  7. 7
    (optional) honey and/or olive oil
    8. Toss gently.
  8. 8
    Add the fruit (save bananas if using) and toss carefully so berries don’t get smashed.
    9. Add herbs last.
  9. 9
    Fold in mint (and nuts, if using).
    10. Chill (optional but great).
  10. 10
    Cover and refrigerate 30–60 minutes to let flavors meld.
    11. Finish + serve.
  11. 11
    Add bananas right before serving. Taste and adjust with a little more lemon, zest, or honey.
Note

Best fruit “set”: citrus + apple/pear + berries + one “tropical” (kiwi) = classic balance.

Avoid watery fruit (like watermelon) unless serving immediately.

Keep it not-too-sweet: skip honey and lean on citrus + mint.

Serving ideas: plain, or with a spoon of Greek yogurt, or a small biscotti on the side.

Read it online: https://wayfarerspantry.com/thepantry/recipe/italian-fruit-salad-macedonia/