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Gordon Ramsay Fruit Salad Recipe

Gordon Ramsay Fruit Salad Recipe

My Gordon Ramsay-style fruit salad recipe — a light citrus and mint syrup that lifts the fruit rather than drowning it in sugar.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Salad
Cuisine: British
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g caster sugar
  • 150 ml water
  • Zest and juice of 1 orange
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • Small handful fresh mint leaves plus extra to serve
  • 400 g mixed seasonal fruit prepared and chopped

Method
 

  1. Dissolve sugar in water over gentle heat.
  2. Stir in orange and lime zest and juice, and mint. Infuse 10 minutes.
  3. Strain into a jug.
  4. Cool to room temperature or chill.
  5. Cut fruit into similarly sized pieces.
  6. Pour cooled syrup over fruit, toss gently.
  7. Scatter with extra mint, serve.

Notes

Cut fruit into consistent sizes for the best presentation and eating experience.
Let the syrup cool before adding to avoid softening delicate fruit.
Syrup can be made up to 3 days ahead.
Not suitable for freezing.