Mojito Fruit Salad

SERVES: 8

The weather's hot and you're craving something cool and refreshing that'll go great at your backyard get-together. Well, our Mojito Fruit Salad is not only packed with fresh flavors, but we've added some rum so that you can enjoy the hot summer days in style. We know that this adult-friendly Mojito Fruit Salad will be a hit every time you serve it up! One might say it's "rum-refreshing".

What You'll Need

8 cups fresh fruit, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup rum
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup warm water

What to Do

Place fruit in a large bowl; set aside.
In a blender, combine remaining ingredients; blend until smooth. Pour mixture over fruit and toss gently until evenly coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Mr. Food Test Kitchen Tip

As for the type of rum, it can be whatever you have on hand -- light, dark…as long as it’s not spiced. That would not be a welcome addition.
Looking for more ways to enjoy fruit? Try our Country Fruit Stand Salad, or our Amaretto Fruit Dip!
If you loved this fruit salad recipe, you'll love our collection of Dessert Salads: Cherry Fluff, Pineapple Fluff, and MORE Fluff Recipes!
For something extra special to serve at your next potluck, try one of our Divine Deli Salad Recipes.

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 113
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0.0g 0 %
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0 %
Trans Fat 0.0 0 %
Protein 0.0g 0 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0 %
Sodium 1.0mg 0 %
Total Carbohydrates 25g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0 %
Sugars 25g 0 %

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Nanahmarie

Jul 30, 2014

Any worries about serving to children?

Test Kitchen Team

Jul 31, 2014

We cannot condone serving alcohol in any amount to minors. However, we have several fruit salads that are kid-friendly. Take a look at our Fresh Fruit Shell Salad or Country Fruit Stand Salad. Enjoy!

ItalianFoodLover

Jul 20, 2013

You must use the rum. That is what gives the salad flavor. You may want to try it with a flavored Vodka. Rick

DJGanc 3578203

Jul 10, 2013

How do we cut or use the mint leaves ? I was thinking of "mulling" Them like they do in a Mojito. They were good cut small but the recipe wasn't that specific. Thank you

Test Kitchen Team

Jul 11, 2013

After you combine the fruit, Step 2 instructs you to combine the remaining ingredients, which includes the mint. Since it is blended until smooth, you can add the mint anyway you like. Thank you.

DJGanc 3578203

Jul 07, 2013

my sister brought the ingredients for 4th of July celebration and we made it! It is by far the best fruit salad we ever tasted!! Used everything in recipe but wasn't sure to cut up the mint leaves or throw them in whole. We cut them up and put them in with the ingredients and mixed in blender! OOH it's so good!

Linda Noyes

Jul 07, 2013

Is there a good substitute for the rum as I'd like to serve this at a baby shower with women of the church and I don't want to use alcohol in it. Could you use a fruit juice like pineapple etc in place of the rum - I doubt that rum flavoring would work either. Please advise.

Test Kitchen Team

Jul 09, 2013

Hi Linda, If you prefer not to use rum, just leave it out. There is no need to replace it with anything. If you want to use pineapple juice, you can certainly try. Good luck and enjoy!

weaverlorral 40672 98

Jul 05, 2013

I would use Stevia instead. Equal is not good for you. My doctor suggested the Stevia.

mtruett 0451325

Jul 04, 2013

Excellent! I added extra lime. I agree with the suggestion for ginger ale in place of rum. I don't think rum flavoring would be a good substitute at all. The mint and lime are what make it for me and the rum adds a richness.

mare2 9159900

Jul 02, 2013

I understand about the ingredients of a coctail..people use your own judgement and sub things as you'd like..also honey instead of sugar is good but adjust..don't use so much. Powdered ginger will add a kick to flavor and pineapple juice is a good liquid. Vodka can be used instead of rum if you prefer a different liquor too. Or omit altogether. The ginger will add a bit of kick flavor. Experement is the secret of all good cooking!!!

whosyournana 96222 26

Jul 02, 2013

this would be an entirely different recipe with the rum & mint.

zzfox

Jul 02, 2013

I bet coconut Rum would be great in this! I would think if you didn't want to use rum you could substitute with ginger ale, or 7-up and it would still be good.

mteddybp 2474876

Jul 02, 2013

I asked a question about rum, where do I find your answer?

Test Kitchen Team

Jul 09, 2013

If you prefer to make this without the rum, simply leave it out. There is no need to substitute another ingredient. Enjoy!

mteddybp 2474876

Jul 02, 2013

Why the Rum? Can you omit this?

dchance1 6934945

Jul 02, 2013

It's called a Mojito Fruit Salad because it shares the most necessary ingredients for an mixed drink called a Mojito; those ingredients are rum, and mint. Perhaps you could substitute rum flavoring?

lala1941jan 423498 9

Jul 02, 2013

Can we use a sugar sub like equal????

sewfungramma

Jul 02, 2013

I grow chocolate mint, can this be used instead of regular mint?

Test Kitchen Team

Jul 09, 2013

Sure! Let us know how it works out!

ctilton5 2514126

Jul 02, 2013

Haven't tried this but 1 cup of sugar sounds excessive when fruit is already sweet.

Test Kitchen Team

Jul 02, 2013

Thank you for your comments. If you prefer, feel free to use less sugar. The sauce for this recipe was developed in the Test Kitchen using the amounts shown, so if you alter the amounts, we can not guarantee the results. Thank you!