Chef Ed’s Recipe – Fresh Fruit Salad with a Red Wine Twist
Vibrant, juicy, and laced with just the right splash of red wine

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Soak Time: 10 minutes (optional for wine infusion)
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
  • 1 cup watermelon, cubed
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1 mango, peeled and diced**Chef Ed’s Recipe – Fresh Fruit Salad with a Red Wine Twist** *Vibrant, juicy, and laced with just the right splash of red wine* --- **Prep Time:** 15 minutes **Cook Time:** 0 minutes **Soak Time:** 10 minutes (optional for wine infusion) **Total Time:** 25 minutes **Servings:** 4 --- ### Ingredients: * 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved * 1 cup pineapple chunks * 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved * 1 cup watermelon, cubed * 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced * 1 mango, peeled and diced * 1 orange, peeled and segmented * 2 tablespoons honey * Juice of ½ lime * 3 tablespoons dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot work well) * Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish --- ### Instructions: #### 1. **Prepare the Fruit:** Wash and dry all fruit. Slice, dice, or cube into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Use a sharp knife to keep the fruit shapes clean and appealing. #### 2. **Mix the Dressing:** In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, and red wine until fully blended. The lime cuts the richness of the wine while enhancing the fruit's natural flavors. #### 3. **Combine and Toss:** Pour the red wine dressing over the fruit. Gently toss with a large spoon or spatula until everything is evenly coated. Avoid overmixing to preserve the integrity of soft fruits like kiwi and watermelon. #### 4. **Chill and Serve:** Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with fresh mint just before serving for a cool, aromatic touch. --- ### Serving Tip: Serve in chilled bowls or, for a dramatic presentation, scoop the fruit salad into a **hollowed-out watermelon half**. Perfect for brunches, BBQs, or romantic dinners. --- ### Chef Ed's Tip: The wine adds an elegant depth, so choose a bottle you’d happily sip. For a sweeter version, use a red Moscato or add an extra spoon of honey. --- **References:** * [https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/fresh\_fruit\_salad/](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/fresh_fruit_salad/) * [https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/red-wine-fruit-salad-3362742](https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/red-wine-fruit-salad-3362742) --- **Meta description:** Chef Ed’s fruit salad gets a bold upgrade with a splash of red wine and lime. **Keywords:** fruit salad, red wine fruit salad, Chef Ed, refreshing dessert, wine infused salad, healthy snack, summer salad, tropical fruit mix, honey lime dressing, watermelon bowl, party fruit salad, easy fruit dish, no cook recipe, mint garnish, sweet salad, fruit cocktail, brunch salad, alcohol in dessert, elegant fruit bowl, chilled salad, sweet wine fruit mix, fruit with red wine, colorful salad, antioxidant-rich snack, hydrating fruit mix, wine twist, gourmet fruit salad, healthy side dish, fruit salad with honey, refreshing summer recipe, chef recipe.
  • 1 orange, peeled and segmented
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • 3 tablespoons dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot work well)
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Fruit:

**Chef Ed’s Recipe – Fresh Fruit Salad with a Red Wine Twist** *Vibrant, juicy, and laced with just the right splash of red wine* --- **Prep Time:** 15 minutes **Cook Time:** 0 minutes **Soak Time:** 10 minutes (optional for wine infusion) **Total Time:** 25 minutes **Servings:** 4 --- ### Ingredients: * 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved * 1 cup pineapple chunks * 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved * 1 cup watermelon, cubed * 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced * 1 mango, peeled and diced * 1 orange, peeled and segmented * 2 tablespoons honey * Juice of ½ lime * 3 tablespoons dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot work well) * Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish --- ### Instructions: #### 1. **Prepare the Fruit:** Wash and dry all fruit. Slice, dice, or cube into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Use a sharp knife to keep the fruit shapes clean and appealing. #### 2. **Mix the Dressing:** In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, and red wine until fully blended. The lime cuts the richness of the wine while enhancing the fruit's natural flavors. #### 3. **Combine and Toss:** Pour the red wine dressing over the fruit. Gently toss with a large spoon or spatula until everything is evenly coated. Avoid overmixing to preserve the integrity of soft fruits like kiwi and watermelon. #### 4. **Chill and Serve:** Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with fresh mint just before serving for a cool, aromatic touch. --- ### Serving Tip: Serve in chilled bowls or, for a dramatic presentation, scoop the fruit salad into a **hollowed-out watermelon half**. Perfect for brunches, BBQs, or romantic dinners. --- ### Chef Ed's Tip: The wine adds an elegant depth, so choose a bottle you’d happily sip. For a sweeter version, use a red Moscato or add an extra spoon of honey. --- **References:** * [https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/fresh\_fruit\_salad/](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/fresh_fruit_salad/) * [https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/red-wine-fruit-salad-3362742](https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/red-wine-fruit-salad-3362742) --- **Meta description:** Chef Ed’s fruit salad gets a bold upgrade with a splash of red wine and lime. **Keywords:** fruit salad, red wine fruit salad, Chef Ed, refreshing dessert, wine infused salad, healthy snack, summer salad, tropical fruit mix, honey lime dressing, watermelon bowl, party fruit salad, easy fruit dish, no cook recipe, mint garnish, sweet salad, fruit cocktail, brunch salad, alcohol in dessert, elegant fruit bowl, chilled salad, sweet wine fruit mix, fruit with red wine, colorful salad, antioxidant-rich snack, hydrating fruit mix, wine twist, gourmet fruit salad, healthy side dish, fruit salad with honey, refreshing summer recipe, chef recipe.Wash and dry all fruit. Slice, dice, or cube into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Use a sharp knife to keep the fruit shapes clean and appealing.

2. Mix the Dressing:

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, and red wine until fully blended. The lime cuts the richness of the wine while enhancing the fruit’s natural flavors.

3. Combine and Toss:**Chef Ed’s Recipe – Fresh Fruit Salad with a Red Wine Twist** *Vibrant, juicy, and laced with just the right splash of red wine* --- **Prep Time:** 15 minutes **Cook Time:** 0 minutes **Soak Time:** 10 minutes (optional for wine infusion) **Total Time:** 25 minutes **Servings:** 4 --- ### Ingredients: * 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved * 1 cup pineapple chunks * 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved * 1 cup watermelon, cubed * 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced * 1 mango, peeled and diced * 1 orange, peeled and segmented * 2 tablespoons honey * Juice of ½ lime * 3 tablespoons dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot work well) * Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish --- ### Instructions: #### 1. **Prepare the Fruit:** Wash and dry all fruit. Slice, dice, or cube into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Use a sharp knife to keep the fruit shapes clean and appealing. #### 2. **Mix the Dressing:** In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, and red wine until fully blended. The lime cuts the richness of the wine while enhancing the fruit's natural flavors. #### 3. **Combine and Toss:** Pour the red wine dressing over the fruit. Gently toss with a large spoon or spatula until everything is evenly coated. Avoid overmixing to preserve the integrity of soft fruits like kiwi and watermelon. #### 4. **Chill and Serve:** Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with fresh mint just before serving for a cool, aromatic touch. --- ### Serving Tip: Serve in chilled bowls or, for a dramatic presentation, scoop the fruit salad into a **hollowed-out watermelon half**. Perfect for brunches, BBQs, or romantic dinners. --- ### Chef Ed's Tip: The wine adds an elegant depth, so choose a bottle you’d happily sip. For a sweeter version, use a red Moscato or add an extra spoon of honey. --- **References:** * [https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/fresh\_fruit\_salad/](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/fresh_fruit_salad/) * [https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/red-wine-fruit-salad-3362742](https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/red-wine-fruit-salad-3362742) --- **Meta description:** Chef Ed’s fruit salad gets a bold upgrade with a splash of red wine and lime. **Keywords:** fruit salad, red wine fruit salad, Chef Ed, refreshing dessert, wine infused salad, healthy snack, summer salad, tropical fruit mix, honey lime dressing, watermelon bowl, party fruit salad, easy fruit dish, no cook recipe, mint garnish, sweet salad, fruit cocktail, brunch salad, alcohol in dessert, elegant fruit bowl, chilled salad, sweet wine fruit mix, fruit with red wine, colorful salad, antioxidant-rich snack, hydrating fruit mix, wine twist, gourmet fruit salad, healthy side dish, fruit salad with honey, refreshing summer recipe, chef recipe.

Pour the red wine dressing over the fruit. Gently toss with a large spoon or spatula until everything is evenly coated. Avoid overmixing to preserve the integrity of soft fruits like kiwi and watermelon.

4. Chill and Serve:

Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with fresh mint just before serving for a cool, aromatic touch.

Serving Tip:

Serve in chilled bowls or, for a dramatic presentation, scoop the fruit salad into a hollowed-out watermelon half. Perfect for brunches, BBQs, or romantic dinners.

Chef Ed’s Tip:**Chef Ed’s Recipe – Fresh Fruit Salad with a Red Wine Twist** *Vibrant, juicy, and laced with just the right splash of red wine* --- **Prep Time:** 15 minutes **Cook Time:** 0 minutes **Soak Time:** 10 minutes (optional for wine infusion) **Total Time:** 25 minutes **Servings:** 4 --- ### Ingredients: * 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved * 1 cup pineapple chunks * 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved * 1 cup watermelon, cubed * 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced * 1 mango, peeled and diced * 1 orange, peeled and segmented * 2 tablespoons honey * Juice of ½ lime * 3 tablespoons dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot work well) * Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish --- ### Instructions: #### 1. **Prepare the Fruit:** Wash and dry all fruit. Slice, dice, or cube into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Use a sharp knife to keep the fruit shapes clean and appealing. #### 2. **Mix the Dressing:** In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, and red wine until fully blended. The lime cuts the richness of the wine while enhancing the fruit's natural flavors. #### 3. **Combine and Toss:** Pour the red wine dressing over the fruit. Gently toss with a large spoon or spatula until everything is evenly coated. Avoid overmixing to preserve the integrity of soft fruits like kiwi and watermelon. #### 4. **Chill and Serve:** Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with fresh mint just before serving for a cool, aromatic touch. --- ### Serving Tip: Serve in chilled bowls or, for a dramatic presentation, scoop the fruit salad into a **hollowed-out watermelon half**. Perfect for brunches, BBQs, or romantic dinners. --- ### Chef Ed's Tip: The wine adds an elegant depth, so choose a bottle you’d happily sip. For a sweeter version, use a red Moscato or add an extra spoon of honey. --- **References:** * [https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/fresh\_fruit\_salad/](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/fresh_fruit_salad/) * [https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/red-wine-fruit-salad-3362742](https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/red-wine-fruit-salad-3362742) --- **Meta description:** Chef Ed’s fruit salad gets a bold upgrade with a splash of red wine and lime. **Keywords:** fruit salad, red wine fruit salad, Chef Ed, refreshing dessert, wine infused salad, healthy snack, summer salad, tropical fruit mix, honey lime dressing, watermelon bowl, party fruit salad, easy fruit dish, no cook recipe, mint garnish, sweet salad, fruit cocktail, brunch salad, alcohol in dessert, elegant fruit bowl, chilled salad, sweet wine fruit mix, fruit with red wine, colorful salad, antioxidant-rich snack, hydrating fruit mix, wine twist, gourmet fruit salad, healthy side dish, fruit salad with honey, refreshing summer recipe, chef recipe.

The wine adds an elegant depth, so choose a bottle you’d happily sip. For a sweeter version, use a red Moscato or add an extra spoon of honey.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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