Carmen Miranda
Bright, bold, and bursting with tropical flair, the "Carmen Miranda" fruit salad is a lively medley of fresh pineapple, mango, papaya, kiwi, strawberries, and banana, all tossed in a luscious honey-lime dressing and topped with fragrant mint leaves. Inspired by the vibrant charisma of its namesake, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for hosting summer gatherings, enjoying as a healthy dessert, or simply refreshing your snack routine. The combination of tangy lime zest, sweet honey, and juicy fruits creates a perfectly balanced flavor profile, while the addition of mint adds an invigorating finish. Serve this colorful tropical fruit salad immediately or chill it for a cool, breezy treat that’s as delightful to the eye as it is to the palate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole (peeled, cored, and diced) Pineapple
- 2 whole (peeled, pitted, and diced) Mango
- 1 whole (peeled, seeded, and diced) Papaya
- 4 whole (peeled and sliced) Kiwi
- 1 cup (hulled and halved) Strawberries
- 2 whole (sliced) Banana
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
Instructions
Prepare all the fruits by peeling, coring, seeding, and slicing according to the ingredient list. Place the prepared fruits (pineapple, mango, papaya, kiwi, strawberries, and banana) into a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, freshly squeezed lime juice, and lime zest until well combined.
Pour the honey-lime dressing over the mixed fruits in the large bowl.
Gently toss the fruits and dressing together using a large spoon or spatula, ensuring all the fruits are coated evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint leaves over the fruit salad and give it one final, gentle toss.
Transfer the fruit salad to a serving dish or bowl. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for a chilled option.
Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired and enjoy this tropical burst of flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 7.4 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 89 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 381.1 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.8 g | 153% | |
| Total Sugars | 295.1 g | ||
| Protein | 17.9 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 482 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 3346 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
