The perfect salad for a luau party! An
assortment of luscious, fresh fruit is tossed in a spirited lime
dressing and served in hollowed-out pineapple shells.
Mai Tai Compote
- 1 medium-size fresh pineapple
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 orange, peeled with pith removed, sliced
- 1/2 cup seedless grapes (red or green)
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime peel
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon light rum
- 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored
liqueur
- 1 banana, peeled and sliced
- Cut pineapple in half lengthwise, leaving
leaves intact. Remove pulp in chunks, leaving 1/2-inch thick
shells. Set shells aside.
- Combine pineapple chunks, strawberries,
orange, grapes, and kiwi in a bowl.
- Combine lime peel and next 4 ingredients;
stir well and pour over fruit mixture. Add banana and gently
toss to coat.
- Spoon fruit mixture into reserved shells.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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