CARDAMOM-FLAVORED FRUIT SALAD (SALATAT AL-FAWAAKIH)

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From: "Classic Vegetarian Cooking from the Middle East & North Africa"-Arabian Gulf. This is the BEST fruit salad my husband or I have ever tried! It's easy, healthy, refreshing and WONDERFUL. You have to like cardamom to really appreciate it though. You may find yourself doubling the sauce in the future because you want to drink it up. I don't repeat very many recipes because there are too many new ones to try but this one is repeated over and over during cantaloupe season. I'm sure it would work with other fruits as well but I like this combo so much I haven't experimented.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium cantaloupe, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 lbs)
2 medium seedless oranges or 2 medium tangerines, peeled sectioned and sections cut in half
2 medium apples, peeled cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (I use Fuji)
1/2 cup seedless raisin (I use golden)
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice or 1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine honey, water and cardamom and bring to a boil, stirring a few times simmer for 2 minutes and remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and cool completely.
  • When sauce is cooled- toss it together with the fruit and refrigerate until it's ready to be served.
  • Make sure to include some of the sauce with each serving!

Idrees khan official
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Shamila Sookoo
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This fruit salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


Forid Rare
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I've never made fruit salad with cardamom before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The cardamom adds a unique and delicious flavor.


Alex Lawson
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This fruit salad is a great way to get your kids to eat more fruit. My kids love the sweet and tangy flavor.


Hassan Bhai
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I love how customizable this recipe is. You can add or remove fruits depending on your preferences.


Carissa Harris
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This fruit salad is the perfect healthy snack. It's packed with vitamins and minerals.


Evelyn Isabella
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I made this fruit salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Donald Berry
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I'm always looking for new and exciting fruit salad recipes. This one is definitely a keeper!


Jonathan Jackie
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This fruit salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of fruits and the cardamom flavor.


Rana Mahamud
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I've made this fruit salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish to bring to a potluck or picnic.


Walter Craig
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This fruit salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I always have a bowl of it in my fridge.


Shabana javed Shabana
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I'm not a big fan of cardamom, but I really liked this fruit salad. The flavor was well-balanced and not overpowering.


west emmy
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This is my new go-to recipe for fruit salad. It's so simple to make and always turns out perfectly.


King Pthan
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I made this fruit salad for a baby shower and it was a huge success. The cardamom gave it a special touch that everyone loved.


Shani 114
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The cardamom flavor is subtle but noticeable. It really enhances the natural sweetness of the fruit.


Favour Nwogu
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This fruit salad is so versatile. I've added different fruits and nuts depending on what I have on hand, and it's always delicious.


Kainat Zafer
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy snack.


Sheikh Sami
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This is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


Soyon Sarker
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I've never been a huge fan of fruit salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The cardamom added a depth of flavor that I didn't expect.


witchy woman
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This fruit salad was a hit at my last party! The cardamom flavor was a unique and delicious twist on a classic dish.