Island Fever Fruit Salad
Bring the tropics to your table with this vibrant and refreshing Island Fever Fruit Salad, a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Bursting with the natural sweetness of juicy pineapple, ripe mangoes, luscious papaya, tangy kiwi, and creamy bananas, this colorful medley of fresh fruit is elevated with a zesty lime dressing and a drizzle of golden honey. Topped with shredded coconut for an irresistible crunch and garnished with fresh mint leaves, this exotic fruit salad is packed with tropical flavors and wholesome goodness. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, looking for a healthy dessert, or craving a taste of paradise, this quick and easy recipe, ready in just 20 minutes, is sure to satisfy. Perfectly suited for sunny afternoons or as a refreshing treat anytime, this dish is a celebration of island-inspired simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole (medium-sized) pineapple
- 2 whole mango
- 1 whole (medium-sized) papaya
- 3 whole kiwi
- 2 whole bananas
- 1 whole lime
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
- 6 leaves fresh mint leaves
Instructions
1. Prepare the pineapple: Cut off the top and bottom, then slice off the skin. Remove the core and dice the flesh into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
2. Peel and dice the mangoes into bite-sized chunks and add them to the bowl.
3. Cut the papaya in half and scoop out the seeds. Peel the skin, then dice the flesh into bite-sized chunks and add to the bowl.
4. Slice off the ends of the kiwis, peel the skin, and slice into thin rounds or half-moons. Add to the bowl.
5. Peel the bananas and cut them into thin rounds. Add to the bowl right before mixing to prevent excessive browning.
6. Zest the lime using a microplane or grater, then cut it in half and juice it. Add both the zest and juice to the salad.
7. Drizzle the honey over the fruit mixture for a touch of sweetness.
8. Gently toss the fruit salad together until evenly combined, being careful not to mash any delicate pieces.
9. Sprinkle the shredded coconut on top for added texture and tropical flavor.
10. Garnish with fresh mint leaves just before serving for a pop of color and freshness.
11. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1581 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.6 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 390.9 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.6 g | 166% | |
| Total Sugars | 286.5 g | ||
| Protein | 19.1 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 450 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 3992 mg | 85% | |
*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.
