Description
Hawaiian fruit salad showcases tropical ingredients in a refreshing medley of flavors. Pineapple, mango, and papaya combine with coconut and a zesty lime dressing that will transport you to island paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml / 16 fl oz) pineapple, diced
- 1 mango, diced
- 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup (237 ml / 8 fl oz) strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup (237 ml / 8 fl oz) blueberries
- 1 cup (237 ml / 8 fl oz) grapes, halved
- 1 banana, sliced (add right before serving)
- ¼ cup (59 ml / 2 fl oz) coconut, shredded (toasted for extra flavor)
- ¼ cup (59 ml / 2 fl oz) macadamia nuts or toasted almonds for crunch
- ½ cup (118 ml / 4 fl oz) mini marshmallows for a fun twist
- ½ cup (118 ml / 4 fl oz) coconut yogurt for a creamy version
- 2 tbsps (30 ml / 1 fl oz) honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ tsp lime zest
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Dressing Creation: Whisk honey, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract in a compact mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into a silky, harmonious blend.
- Fruit Assembly: In a generous serving vessel, artfully combine a vibrant mosaic of tropical and local fruits – pineapple chunks, mango cubes, kiwi slices, strawberries, blueberries, and grapes, creating a colorful palette of textures and flavors.
- Flavor Infusion: Cascade the prepared honey-lime elixir over the fruit constellation, employing a delicate folding motion to ensure each morsel is gracefully embraced without compromising the fruit’s structural integrity.
- Finishing Touches: Moments prior to serving, introduce banana slices to preserve their pristine appearance, then crown the salad with a delicate sprinkle of shredded coconut, adding a luxurious tropical dimension and intriguing textural contrast.
- Serving Recommendation: Present the fruit salad immediately at ambient temperature or allow a brief 15-30 minute refrigeration to amplify flavor integration and deliver a refreshingly crisp culinary experience.
Notes
- Prevent Banana Browning: Add sliced bananas just before serving to maintain their fresh, white appearance and prevent enzymatic browning that occurs quickly after cutting.
- Customize Fruit Selection: Swap or add seasonal fruits based on availability and personal preference while maintaining a balanced mix of tropical and local varieties for diverse flavors and textures.
- Balance Dressing Intensity: Adjust honey and lime juice proportions to suit taste preferences, ensuring the dressing enhances rather than overwhelms the natural fruit sweetness.
- Enhance Presentation: Chill the salad briefly to intensify flavor melding and create a refreshing dessert, serving at a cool room temperature to maximize fruit taste and textural experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg