Shelly's Recipe

Margarita Fruit Salad

Category: Fruit Salads

Servings: 6


+ 1/3 c. freshly squeezed lime juice
+ 2 Tbs. honey
+ 1 oz. tequila (optional)
+ Pinch of kosher salt
+ 1/4 c. fresh mint, chopped
+ 1 fresh Summerwhite peach
+ 2 fresh peaches
+ 2 fresh nectarines
+ 2 fresh plums
+ 6 fresh prunes, optional
+ 1 c. watermelon, balled or cubed
+ pinch of cayenne pepper
+ lime wedges
+ mint sprigs


1. For the dressing; combine the lime juice and honey in a small bowl and whisk until the honey dissolves. Add a pinch of kosher salt, to taste. Add chopped mint; set aside while cutting the fruit.

2. For the salad, rinse fruit and remove the pits; cut into thin wedges or 1" chunks.
3. Combine all fruit in a large bowl; pour dressing over the fruit, stirring gently to distribute.

4. Sprinkle on cayenne pepper and adjust to taste. Serve with a lime wedge and a mint sprig.