Refreshing Tropical Fruit Salad with Vanilla Mint Syrup
Transform your next gathering into a vibrant escape with this **Refreshing Tropical Fruit Salad with Vanilla Mint Syrup**, a perfect fusion of luscious island flavors and an elegant finishing touch. This recipe combines juicy pineapple, ripe mangoes, tangy kiwi, sweet papaya, and succulent strawberries, creating a vibrant medley of tropical colors and textures. A zesty lime zest adds a citrusy kick, while a homemade syrup infused with real vanilla bean, fresh mint leaves, and a splash of lime juice elevates the dish to gourmet status. Quick to prepare and served chilled, this fruit salad is ideal for summer picnics, brunch spreads, or a light dessert. Perfectly sweet, subtly herbal, and refreshingly cool, it’s a crowd-pleaser you’ll want on repeat!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole (medium) Pineapple
- 2 whole (ripe) Mango
- 3 whole Kiwi
- 1 whole (small) Papaya
- 2 cups (halved) Strawberries
- 1 whole (zested) Lime
- 1 cup (loosely packed) Mint leaves
- 1 whole (split and seeds scraped) Vanilla bean
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
Instructions
Peel and core the pineapple, then cut it into bite-sized chunks. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Peel the mangoes and slice the flesh away from the pit. Cut the flesh into cubes and add to the bowl.
Peel the kiwis, slice into rounds, and add them to the bowl.
Cut the papaya in half, scoop out the seeds, and peel the skin. Dice the fruit into chunks and mix with the other fruits.
Halve the strawberries and add them to the bowl.
Zest the lime and sprinkle it over the fruit mixture. Toss gently to combine and set aside.
To make the syrup, combine the sugar, water, and vanilla bean (including the seeds) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely, about 3-4 minutes.
Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the mint leaves and let the syrup steep for 5-7 minutes.
Strain the syrup into a bowl to remove the mint leaves and vanilla bean. Stir in the fresh lime juice.
Pour the vanilla mint syrup over the fruit salad. Toss gently to coat the fruit evenly.
Cover the fruit salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the tropical fruit salad chilled, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.5 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 502.9 g | 183% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.7 g | 170% | |
| Total Sugars | 418.6 g | ||
| Protein | 21.7 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 986 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 3756 mg | 80% | |
*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.
