Description
Ina Garten’s limoncello fruit salad brings zesty Mediterranean charm to summer gatherings. Sweet berries and citrus mingle with delicate limoncello, creating a refreshing dessert that transports guests to Italian coastlines with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 cups (473 ml) sliced strawberries (1 pint)
- 1 cup (237 ml) raspberries (½ pint)
- 1 cup (237 ml) blueberries (½ pint)
- 1 banana, sliced
Dairy and Sweet Ingredients:
- 7 ounces (198 grams) Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) bottled lemon curd
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Garnish:
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons limoncello liqueur (Optional non-alcoholic substitute available)
- A few sprigs of fresh mint (for garnish)
Instructions
- Craft the lemon-infused yogurt mixture by vigorously blending plain yogurt, tangy lemon curd, golden honey, and fragrant vanilla extract in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Select ripe, vibrant strawberries, plump raspberries, and deep blue blueberries, washing and gently patting them dry with clean paper towels.
- Transfer the mixed berries into a spacious ceramic bowl, sprinkling granulated sugar and drizzling limoncello liqueur over the fruit to macerate and enhance their natural sweetness.
- Allow the berry mixture to rest at ambient temperature for approximately 4-5 minutes, enabling the flavors to harmonize and develop a luscious, syrupy consistency.
- Just moments before serving, delicately introduce thinly sliced ripe banana to the berry medley, folding gently to prevent bruising and maintain the fruit’s pristine texture.
- Artfully distribute the fruit mixture into individual serving bowls, creating an attractive base layer.
- Crown each portion with a generous dollop of the prepared lemon yogurt topping, ensuring an even and aesthetically pleasing coverage.
- Embellish each serving with a fresh, vibrant mint sprig for an elegant visual and aromatic finishing touch.
- Consume immediately to preserve the fruit’s peak freshness, prevent banana oxidation, and savor the symphony of flavors at their most intense moment.
Notes
- Pick ripe, vibrant berries bursting with natural sweetness from local farmers markets or your garden.
- Chill limoncello in the freezer for an extra refreshing flavor boost that elevates the entire dessert salad.
- Whip up yogurt topping in advance, allowing flavors to meld and develop a more complex taste profile.
- Slice bananas moments before serving to prevent browning and maintain their crisp, bright appearance.
- Experiment with seasonal fruit combinations for a unique twist that keeps the recipe exciting and fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg