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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.
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
- 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.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pineapple, mango, kiwi, banana, and orange segments. Gently toss to mix the fruits without bruising them.
- 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.
- Pour the lime and honey mixture over the fruit salad and gently toss to ensure all the fruit is coated with the dressing.
- 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.
Tips
- For added texture, consider including a handful of chopped nuts, such as macadamia or walnuts.
- To make it more indulgent, you can add a dollop of coconut yogurt or whipped cream on top before serving.
- Feel free to substitute any of the fruits with seasonal alternatives like strawberries, papaya, or passionfruit.
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
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