Mango and Grapefruit Salad with Summer Basils
Sweet mango and tangy grapefruit are the perfect pairing for the light basil and honey dressing drizzled over this summer fruit salad.
Ingredients
- 3 mangoes, peeled and sliced
- 2 grapefruit, peeled and cut into sections (or suprèmed)
- 2 tbsps. honey
- ¼ cup of lime juice
- pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp. of finely chopped Thai basil (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tbsps. of finely chopped purple basil (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice mangoes by cutting around the pit, scoring fruit flesh, and peeling or cutting it away from the skin.
- Suprème grapefruit by cutting away the fruit’s peel and pith with a sharp knife and then slicing the fruit segments away from the inner membrane.
- Arrange mango and grapefruit on four plates.
- Mix lime juice, honey, salt, and basils together in a small bowl. Then drizzle dressing over the fruit plates.
- Garnish with more fresh Thai and purple basil to serve.
Variations
Fresh lemon basil, mint, or tarragon could easily be substituted for the purple or Thai basil if needed.
Preparation time: 15 minute(s)
Number of servings (yield): 4
