Description
Tropical Fruit Salad is a refreshing and colorful mix of juicy tropical fruits tossed together, perfect as a light dessert or a side dish for summer meals and gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup mango cubes
- 1 cup papaya cubes
- 1 cup kiwi slices
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pineapple, mango, papaya, kiwi, and banana.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and honey or agave syrup if using.
- Drizzle the lime mixture over the fruit and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with shredded coconut if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm fruits to avoid mushiness.
- Add or substitute with fruits like dragon fruit, lychee, or starfruit for more variety.
- Serve in hollowed-out pineapples or coconuts for a festive presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg