Description
Sweet Hawaiian sunshine radiates through this tropical fruit salad, blending juicy pineapple, mango, and papaya with a zesty coconut lime dressing. Each colorful bite transports you to island paradise, promising refreshing flavors that dance with pure tropical delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Fruits:
- 2 cups (473 ml) fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 mango, diced
- 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup (237 ml) strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup (237 ml) blueberries
- 1 cup (237 ml) grapes, halved
- 1 banana, sliced (add right before serving)
Toppings and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup (59 ml) shredded coconut (toasted for extra flavor)
- ¼ cup (59 ml) macadamia nuts or toasted almonds for crunch
- ½ cup (118 ml) mini marshmallows for a fun twist
- ½ cup (118 ml) coconut yogurt for a creamy version
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Create a vibrant dressing by whisking honey, freshly squeezed lime juice, delicate lime zest, and aromatic vanilla extract in a small mixing bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Select a spacious serving bowl and carefully combine the colorful array of tropical and local fruits: chunks of sweet pineapple, ripe mango cubes, bright green kiwi slices, ruby-red strawberries, deep blue blueberries, and plump grapes.
- Gently drizzle the prepared honey-lime dressing over the fruit medley, using a soft folding technique to ensure each piece is elegantly coated without breaking the delicate fruit.
- Just moments before presenting the salad, introduce sliced bananas to prevent discoloration, sprinkling the top with delicate shredded coconut for added texture and tropical flair.
- For optimal enjoyment, serve the fruit salad immediately at room temperature or allow it to chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to enhance the melding of flavors and create a refreshingly cool dessert experience.
Notes
- Add banana just before serving to prevent unsightly browning and maintain its fresh, crisp texture.
- Toast coconut flakes for an enhanced nutty flavor that elevates the tropical fruit salad’s overall taste profile.
- Swap honey with agave nectar for a vegan-friendly version that keeps the same sweet, zesty dressing consistency.
- Use seasonal fruits for the most vibrant, fresh, and budget-friendly fruit salad that adapts to different times of the year.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg