Description
Cool Hawaiian flavors dance through this tropical pineapple salad, blending sweet and tangy notes with crisp textures. Each refreshing bite brings island-inspired freshness that transports palates to sunny Pacific shores.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 cups (480 ml) fresh pineapple, chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) mango, diced
- 1 cup (240 ml) kiwi, sliced
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) strawberries, halved
Sweeteners and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey or agave syrup
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lime juice
Instructions
- Gather and thoroughly wash all tropical fruits to ensure cleanliness and remove any potential surface contaminants.
- Carefully dice pineapple, mango, kiwi, and strawberries into uniform bite-sized pieces to create a visually appealing and consistent texture.
- Transfer the chopped fruits into a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring gentle handling to maintain fruit integrity.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice directly over the mixed fruits, which will enhance flavor and prevent immediate oxidation.
- Optionally, drizzle natural honey across the fruit medley for added sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Using a soft silicone spatula, delicately fold the fruits to ensure even coating without crushing the delicate pieces.
- Sprinkle premium shredded coconut across the fruit salad, creating a delightful textural contrast and tropical essence.
- Finely chop fresh mint leaves and scatter them atop the salad for a bright, aromatic finishing touch.
- Refrigerate the tropical salad for 15-20 minutes to chill and allow flavors to meld together before serving.
- Present the chilled salad in a clear glass bowl to showcase the vibrant colors and invite visual appeal.
Notes
- Select ripe, vibrant fruits for the most intense tropical flavors and sweetest taste.
- Choose organic fruits when possible to enhance the natural, pure essence of the salad.
- Chill ingredients beforehand to keep the salad refreshingly cool and crisp.
- Adjust honey quantity based on the natural sweetness of the fruits to balance the overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg