Macedonia

Macedonia was an ancient Greek kingdom. Today’s Republic of Macedonia was once part of Yugoslavia. But, what in the world does that have to do with fruit?

I have no idea why, but Macedonia here in Italy is a type of fruit salad. And no, it’s nothing like the canned fruit cocktail with the mushy grapes and yucky maraschino cherries.

This fruit salad is made up of whatever fresh fruit you can get your hands on and it’s all cut up in very small pieces – we’re talking almost minced.

This version I made with watermelon, mango, banana, pears and apples. The difference in textures is very pleasant when the fruit is cut small. You don’t eat one piece of fruit at a time, you eat a spoonful at a time of mixed fruit.

Macedonia is often made with strawberries and I like it with kiwi as well.

Give it a try, just cut up whatever fruit you have on hand in very small pieces, and add a couple of drops of lemon juice to keep it from discoloring.

Some people (O in particular), like to add a dollop of vanilla ice cream on top. As much as I like gelato, I personally am a macedonia purist and would rather have it by itself.

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