Tropical Fruit Salad with Lime (Print)

Colorful blend of tropical fruits drizzled with zesty lime, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a refreshing snack.

# Components:

→ Tropical Fruits

01 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
02 - 1 cup mango, peeled and diced
03 - 1 cup papaya, peeled, seeded, and diced
04 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 banana, sliced
06 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
07 - 1/2 cup seedless grapes, halved

→ Lime Dressing

08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 1 tablespoon honey
10 - 1 tablespoon agave syrup
11 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
12 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced pineapple, mango, papaya, sliced kiwis, sliced banana, quartered strawberries, and halved grapes.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, honey or agave syrup, finely grated lime zest, and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended.
03 - Pour the prepared lime dressing over the combined fruits. Gently toss to ensure all fruit pieces are evenly coated.
04 - Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint leaves over the dressed fruit salad and give it one final gentle toss.
05 - Serve the tropical fruit salad immediately. For a chilled salad, refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required
  • Perfect balance of sweet tropical fruits and tangy lime
  • Versatile as breakfast side dish or healthy dessert option
  • Naturally vegan and gluten free when made with agave
  • Customizable with seasonal fruits you have on hand
02 -
  • Excellent source of vitamin C from multiple fruits
  • Contains digestive enzymes from fresh pineapple
  • Perfect for meal prep when stored properly minus banana
  • Naturally sweet with minimal added sugars
  • Kid friendly way to encourage fruit consumption
03 -
  • Always cut fruits on a stable cutting board using a sharp knife for clean cuts that preserve juice
  • Add softer fruits like banana and kiwi last to prevent mushiness
  • For a special occasion version add a splash of white rum or coconut rum to the dressing for adults
  • Chill your serving bowl before adding the fruit salad for maximum refreshment
  • Use a microplane grater for the lime zest to avoid bitter pith

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