Macedonia di Frutta

Q: How to pronounce Macedonia di Frutta?

The way to pronounce is ‘mah-cheh-doh-nee-ah dee froot-tah’, with the stress on ‘doh’ and ‘froot’.

Why We Love It!

Irresistible Sweetness: The natural flavor of ripe fruit and berries shines through in this fruit salad. We’ve enhanced it with a touch of honey-lime dressing. It adds a sweet and zesty note that complements the fruits without overpowering them.
Easy & Attractive: This recipe is incredibly simple and quick to make. We slice the fruits each in their own unique way to give the salad a playful luxurious appearance. Macedonia Di Frutta is perfect for a last-minute festive dessert!
Herbal Twist: The addition of fresh mint and basil brings a surprise twist to this fruit salad. It's making each bite even more delightful!
Vitamin bombing: Not only is this fruit salad bursting with flavor, it’s also packed with vitamins and other goodness. It’s a guilt-free dessert or snack!

What Is Macedonia Di Frutta?

Macedonia di Frutta – fruit salad in English – is a vibrant, refreshing and healthy mix of fresh fruits, berries and a zesty honey-lime dressing. We sprinkle in some basil to give it that real Italiano flair! This adaptable fruit salad highlights the natural sweetness and beauty of seasonal fruits. Macedonia di Frutta is loved for its simplicity and adaptability. It can be served as a healthy breakfast, a light and festive dessert or a flavorful snack. Macedonia di Frutta is often prepared during warmer months when fruits are in abundance and at their peak ripeness. Buon appetito!

Ingredients

Macedonia di Frutta

left to right top to bottom – check ‘Recipe’ below for quantity info

Strawberry: Pick the most fragrant and vibrant ones you can find.
Blueberry: Use fresh, firm and undamaged blueberries for the best taste.
Raspberry: Select ripe red and undamaged ones.
Fresh mint: Use preferably small leaves.
Lime: We use only fresh juice.
Honey
Blackberry: They should be dark, shiny and undamaged.
Plum: Pick sweet and juicy ones.
Mango: Use a ripe and juicy one, but not overripe.
Passion fruit: Try to pick out the wrinkly ones, they are the sweetest.
Kiwi: It needs to be firm, but not too firm; if it’s too firm, it isn’t ripe. We want it to be sweet and tangy.
Fresh basil: Use preferably the small leaves.

How To Make Macedonia Di Frutta

2 steps

Peel & Slice

cut and slices fruit: strawberry, kiwi, mango, prune and honey

Carefully rinse the berries and plums under cold water to remove any dirt.

Peal and slice the mango in long, thin slices. Peal and slice the kiwi. Pit the plums and slice them lengthwise. Remove the green tops from the strawberries and cut them lengthwise into quarters.

Slice the passion fruit in half.

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and lime juice until well combined.

Tear any large basil and mint leaves into smaller pieces but keep smaller leaves intact for the final presentation.

Toss & Serve

Place all the prepared fruits in a large mixing bowl and gently toss to combine. Squeeze the passion fruit pulp over the salad. Then drizzle the honey-lime dressing on top. Finish by sprinkling the basil and mint leaves over the Macedonia di Frutta. Enjoy right away!

Macedonia Di Frutta with berries and mint leaves

Serving Tips & Pairings

Chocolate: Serve Macedonia Di Frutta alongside a slice of chocolate cake for a great dessert combination.
Creamy topping: Top it off with a dollop of Mascarpone and a sprinkle of grated dark chocolate.
Extra Crunch: Sprinkle some toasted, roughly chopped almonds and coconut flakes over the fruit salad. That’s a delicious crunchy and exotic twist.
Drinks:
- Serve it with Limonata!
- Pair Macedonia Di Frutta with a glass of chilled Prossecco!

Substitutions & Variations

Fruits: Feel free to substitute or add other fruits. Some great options include pineapple, banana, pomegranate, grape, orange, peach or apple. Use seasonal fruits for the freshest flavors.
Citrus: If you don’t have fresh lime juice, use fresh lemon juice or orange juice for a citrusy dressing.
Fruit Salsa: Dice the fruits into smaller pieces. Mix them with diced red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, extra lime juice and a pinch of salt for an unbelievably good salsa. Serve it as a dip or as a side for grilled chicken or grilled fish. We love it!
Fruit Smoothie: Throw all your fruits into your trusty blender. Skip basil and mint for this recipe. Add a generous amount of fresh pineapple. Blend until a silky-smooth gorgeous juice and serve it over ice cubes.
Smoothie: Blend the fruit with yogurt or almond milk. You might want to add a few slices of banana for extra creaminess!

FAQs

The way to pronounce is ‘mah-cheh-doh-nee-ah dee froot-tah’, with the stress on ‘doh’ and ‘froot’.

Certainly, you can store it in the fridge up to two hours before serving without compromising on freshness. We like to serve it slightly chilled, especially on hot days. To keep the fruit fresh and crisp, add the dressing and herbs just before serving.

Store any leftover Macedonia di Frutta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. We use it to make smoothies.

Macedonia di Frutta

Luscious Fresh Fruit Salad

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