Ethiopian Fruit Salad
Brighten up your table with the vibrant and refreshing flavors of Ethiopian Fruit Salad, a tropical medley of pineapple, mango, papaya, banana, and strawberries expertly paired with a zesty lime-honey dressing and a touch of aromatic cardamom. Infused with fresh mint leaves for a delightful herby undertone, this quick and easy salad is ready in just 15 minutes and makes for the perfect healthy side dish or light dessert. With no cooking required, this chilled Ethiopian-inspired creation is a go-to for warm days, potlucks, or when you need a simple dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Bursting with natural sweetness and exotic spices, this fruit salad is the ultimate fusion of taste, texture, and refreshing elegance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (diced) Pineapple
- 1 cup (diced) Mango
- 1 cup (diced) Papaya
- 1 large (sliced) Banana
- 1 cup (quartered) Strawberries
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Wash all fruits thoroughly under running water.
Dice the pineapple, mango, and papaya into bite-sized pieces and place them into a large mixing bowl.
Slice the banana into thin rounds and add them to the bowl.
Quarter the strawberries and mix them with the other fruits in the bowl.
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, and ground cardamom until well combined.
Pour the lime and spice mixture over the fruit and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint leaves over the salad and mix lightly to distribute them.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for 10–15 minutes to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the Ethiopian Fruit Salad chilled as a refreshing side dish or light dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
601 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.4 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 35 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.0 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1622 mg | 35% | |
*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.
