Ethiopian Fruit Salad with Tej

Ingredients

Mint leaves

1/4 cup, chopped

Tej (Ethiopian honey wine)

1/2 cup

Honey

2 tablespoons

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed

Mixed fruit (such as mango, pineapple, papaya, and berries)

4 cups, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped mixed fruit, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and honey. The acidity of the lemon juice will enhance the sweetness of the fruits.
2. Toss the fruit gently until it is well coated with the lemon juice and honey. Be careful not to mash the fruit.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the fruit salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to become refreshing.
4. Just before serving, pour the Tej over the chilled fruit salad and gently toss to combine, adding a delightful depth of flavor.
5. Garnish the fruit salad with the chopped mint leaves for a fresh aroma and vibrant color.
6. Serve the fruit salad in individual bowls, with extra Tej on the side for those who wish to enjoy more of the honey wine.