Summer Fruit Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing
Ingredients
For the ginger-lime syrup:
- 4 ounces ginger root about an 8-inch piece
- 2 limes
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
For the fruit salad:
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 cups bite-sized chunks of honeydew melon
- 2 cups bite-sized chunks of peaches about 2 medium-size peaches
Instructions
For the ginger-lime syrup:
- Scrub and rinse ginger and cut into 1/4-inchrounds. Use a vegetable peeler to remove zest from limes.
- Combine sugar and water in a small or medium saucepan. Cook until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.
- Add ginger and lime zest. Bring to a simmer then remove from heat. Set aside for 1 hour.
- Strain syrup into a container. Discard ginger and lime zest.
- Store syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
For the fruit salad:
- Place blueberries, melon, and peaches in a large bowl. Pour 1/3 cup ginger-lime syrup over fruit. Toss gently to combine.
- Taste and add more syrup if desired.