Fig Salad
Source of Recipe
Mai
List of Ingredients
Fig Salad
1 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon well-packed chopped fresh mint sprigs, including tender stems
1 strip lemon zest
1 strip lime zest
6 to 8 fresh figs (use a combination of varieties, if available), stems removed, halved lengthwise if small or quartered if large
1 cup diced peeled and seeded mango or papaya
1 cup raspberries
1 strip orange zest, cut into paper-thin strips
6 small mint leaves, torn into pieces
Recipe
1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 20 minutes.
2. Place fresh fruit in a shallow serving bowl. Sprinkle with orange zest. Set a strainer over fruit, and pour lukewarm syrup over, discarding solids. Cover tightly, and refrigerate until well chilled (about 2 hours). Top with fresh mint before serving
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