This Tropical Fruit Salad is easier to achieve than you would think. I found pink pineapple and dragon fruit (pitaya) at my local Ralphs. I like to make something like this to mix up the fruit in my diet. If you haven’t tried dragon fruit, I highly recommend it. It is sweet and subtly earthy, with a texture reminiscent of kiwi. Its gentle taste provides a perfect counterpoint to the vibrant tanginess of the pink pineapple, which is sweeter and more aromatic than its yellow counterpart. The papaya, with its buttery texture, is like a soft embrace that melds the flavors together, offering a creaminess that balances out the zest and sweetness of the other fruits. This is an easy and delicious salad that will delight you, your family, and friends!
Equipment
- 1 Sauce Pan
- 1 Sharp Knife
Ingredients
Ingredients
Fruit
- 1 C. pink pineapple cubed
- 1 mango cubed
- ½ C. papaya cubed
- ½ C. dragon fruit cubed
- ½ C. kiwi sliced
Dressing
- 1 orange zest in strips
- 1 strip lemon zest
- 1 vanilla bean split
- 6 sprigs mint
- 2 oranges juiced
- 3/4 cup water
Instructions
Directions
- Cut up pineapple, mango, dragon fruit, and kiwi.
- Scrape any pith (the white part) off the zest strips and discard. Combine the orange and lemon zest, vanilla bean, mint, orange juice, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Turn to low and let simmer for 15 minutes or until you have 1/2 cup of liquid. Remove from the heat and let stand for at least 2 hours. Strain.
Step 2
- Stir the fruit into the syrup and refrigerate for an hour. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Notes
You can eat this salad as is or use it as a topping for granola, yogurt, or smoothie bowls. You could enjoy it with ice cream or serve it with grilled chicken or fish.
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 275mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 967IUVitamin C: 89mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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