Citrus-Infused Fruit Salad with Mint Syrup

Featuring Custom Culinary® True Foundations® Latin Citrus Concentrate

A refreshing blend of tropical and berry fruits lightly glazed with a bright citrus-mint syrup featuring Custom Culinary® True Foundations® Latin Citrus Liquid Flavor Concentrate, delivering clean sweetness, layered citrus notes, and a cooling finish ideal for dessert or brunch service.

Made with:

6830 - True Foundations Latin Citrus Liquid Flavor Concentrate

What You'll Need

Yield: 12 Portions

Salad
6 cups	Romaine Lettuce
1 cup	Cucumber, diced
1 cup	Tomato, diced
1 cup	Charred Corn
Vinaigrette
2 tbsp.	Custom Culinary® True Foundations® Latin Citrus Concentrate
¼ cup	Olive Oil
2 tbsp.	Rice Vinegar
1 pinch	Salt

PREPARATION

Citrus Mint Syrup

Combine water, sugar, and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring until fully dissolved.
Remove from heat and stir in lime juice, orange juice, Latin Citrus Liquid Flavor Concentrate, and mint leaves.
Cover and steep 15–20 minutes.
Strain and chill completely.

Fruit Salad

Combine prepared fruit gently in a large bowl.
Spoon 3/4 to 1 cup of chilled citrus mint syrup over the fruit and toss lightly to coat.
Fold in lime zest if using.
Chill 20–30 minutes before service to allow flavors to marry.

Garnish

Cut off both ends (poles) of the orange, then slice away the peel and pith following the curve of the fruit. Using a paring knife, cut along the membranes to release clean, skinless segments.
Pick mint leaves at base of leaf.
Toast coconut flakes in a sheet tray covered with a silpat, one nice even layer
Bake AT 325F no fan, no humidity for 5 minutes. Remove, stir around and return for 3 more minutes.

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