Tropical fruit salad served in a papaya bowl

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Tropical Fruit Salad Recipe

by Adam Dodd on Dec 07, 2021

Tropical Fruit Salad: Easy Fresh Fruit Dessert

This colourful tropical fruit salad combines fresh papaya, pineapple, kiwi, banana, mango and dragon fruit with a simple honey citrus dressing.

It's quick to prepare and makes a refreshing dessert for a dinner, celebration or summer gathering.

Ingredients

1 papaya
Pineapple
Kiwi
Banana
Mango
Dragon fruit
1 orange, lime or grapefruit
Honey

How to Make Tropical Fruit Salad

1. Prepare the Papaya

Cut the papaya in half and remove the seeds. Carefully scoop out the flesh without damaging the skin.

Cut the papaya flesh into bite-sized cubes and set aside.

2. Cut the Fruit

Dice the pineapple, kiwi, banana, dragon fruit and mango into similar-sized pieces.

Use a sharp chef's or nakiri knife for clean, even cuts.

3. Make the Dressing

Cut the citrus fruit in half and squeeze the juice into a small bowl.

Add honey and stir until combined.

4. Combine and Serve

Add the prepared fruit to a bowl and pour over the honey citrus dressing. Gently mix everything together.

For a colourful presentation, serve the fruit salad inside the prepared papaya halves.

Tips for Choosing Fresh Fruit

Choose ripe, fresh fruit that is firm but gives slightly when pressed.

For papaya, look for fruit with a slight softness and good colour. Avoid fruit with excessive bruising or damaged skin.

Final Thoughts

This tropical fruit salad is a simple, refreshing dessert that lets the natural flavour and colour of fresh fruit shine. Serve it chilled for an easy finish to any meal.

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Tropical Fruit Salad Recipe

Tropical Fruit Salad: Easy Fresh Fruit Dessert

Ingredients