Tropical Fruit Salad
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Tropical Fruit Salad
Description
Tropical Fruit Salad blends large cubes of papaya, mango, pineapple, and banana, offering a variety of textures from the firm fruit chunks to the soft bananas added just before serving. The salad is chilled to meld the flavors and keep it refreshing. The pineapple's own juice is used as a natural dressing, contributing moisture and enhancing sweetness without adding extra sugar. A fresh grated coconut garnish introduces a mild, nutty note and a pleasant texture contrast. This fruit salad suits warm weather meals, light snacks, or as a vibrant, healthy dessert option.
Ingredients
- 1 large papaya (peeled and diced 3/4-inch cubes (5 cups))
- 2 Mango peeled and diced 3/4-inch cubes (2 1/2 cups
- 1 large pineapple peeled and diced reserving the juice 3/4-inch cubes (4 cups, fresh
- 2 large banana peeled and diced 3/4-inch cubes (2 cups
- 1/4 cup coconut for garnish, fresh grated
Instructions
- Combine the papaya, mangoes, and pineapple in a large bowl and add the juice from the pineapple.
- Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
- Just before serving, add the bananas and garnish with fresh coconut.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11/3 cups | |
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 14% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.