Ingredients:
- 1 pint (450 g) Strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 cup (150 g) Blueberries
- 1 cup (125 g) Raspberries (reserve half for garnish)
- 2 large (400 g) Peaches or Nectarines, pitted and diced
- 1 cup (150 g) Black Seedless Grapes, halved
- 3 medium (300 g) Kiwi Fruit, peeled and sliced
- 1 large (200 g) Orange, segmented
- 3 Tbsp (45 ml) Fresh Lime Juice
- 4 Tbsp (60 ml) Elderflower Cordial, high-quality concentrated
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Honey or Maple Syrup
- 2 Tbsp (5 g) Fresh Mint, finely minced (reserve sprigs for garnish)
- 1 tsp (2 g) Lime Zest, finely grated
- 1/8 tsp (0.5 g) Flaky Sea Salt
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, elderflower cordial, honey (or maple syrup), lime zest, and the pinch of salt until fully combined.
- Stir in the finely minced fresh mint. Set the drizzle aside at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to allow the mint flavor to fully infuse into the liquid.
- Thoroughly wash and gently dry all the fruit.
- Cut all the larger fruits (strawberries, peaches, kiwi, orange segments) into roughly uniform, bite-sized pieces (about 1 cm).
- Place all the prepared fruit except the reserved raspberries and mint sprigs into the extra-large mixing bowl.
- Pour about three-quarters (3/4) of the prepared Elderflower Drizzle over the mixed fruit. Hold back the remaining quarter.
- Using a large rubber spatula, gently fold the fruit a few times until the drizzle is lightly coating everything. Avoid bruising the delicate berries.
- Cover the bowl with cling film and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes. This chilling time is essential for flavor infusion.
- Just before serving, remove the fruit salad from the fridge. Taste a small portion and fold in the remaining reserved drizzle if more brightness is needed.
- Gently fold in the reserved fresh raspberries and transfer the salad to your serving bowl. Garnish with the fresh mint sprigs and serve immediately.