Tropical Fruit Salad

Tropical Fruit Salad

Dive into a refreshing burst of summer with this vibrant Tropical Fruit Salad! This colorful medley of juicy fruits—each a sweet morsel of sunshine—is enhanced with a zesty lime-honey dressing and fragrant mint leaves. Perfect as a light dessert or a nutritious snack, this salad captures the essence of tropical paradise, making it ideal for picnics, BBQs, or simply to enjoy on a warm day. Historically, tropical fruits have been enjoyed in many cultures for centuries, often celebrated for their health benefits and delightful flavors.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • Mint leaves (1/4 cup, chopped)
  • Honey (2 tablespoons)
  • Lime juice (2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed)
  • Orange (1, peeled and cut into segments)
  • Banana (1, peeled and sliced)
  • Kiwi (2, peeled and diced)
  • Mango (1, peeled and diced)
  • Pineapple (2 cups, peeled and diced)

Instructions

  1. Prepare all the fruits by peeling and cutting them into bite-sized pieces: slice the banana, dice the kiwi and mango, cut the orange into segments, and dice the pineapple.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pineapple, mango, kiwi, banana, and orange segments. Gently toss to mix the fruits without bruising them.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lime juice and honey until well combined and smooth. This dressing will bring a delightful tang to the fruit.
  4. Pour the lime and honey mixture over the fruit salad and gently toss to ensure all the fruit is coated with the dressing.
  5. Finally, sprinkle the chopped mint leaves over the top of the fruit salad for a refreshing finish. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 0 minutes • Calories: 150 • Fat: 0.5g • Carbs: 38g • Protein: 1g • Sodium: 5mg • Sugar: 30g