Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Making the Syrup
- Combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan, add vanilla bean seeds and pod. Stir until the sugar dissolves and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened, then remove from heat. Stir in champagne and lemon juice, and cool completely.
Preparing the Fruits
- Wash and dry all fruits. Hull and quarter strawberries, peel and slice kiwi, dice mango, peel and segment oranges, halve grapes, and keep blueberries whole. Arrange fruits on a cutting board.
Combining and Chilling
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all fruits. Pour syrup over fruits, gently tossing to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Serving
- Before serving, gently stir the salad to redistribute syrup. Let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes, then serve in a large bowl or individual cups.
Nutrition
Notes
Cool syrup before mixing to avoid wilting fruit. Cut fruits uniformly for better presentation. Adjust sweetness with lemon juice if needed. Chill for flavor melding before serving.
