Best 8 Layered Tropical Fruit Salad Recipes

Escape to a tropical paradise with every bite of this vibrant and refreshing Layered Tropical Fruit Salad. This tantalizing treat combines layers of exotic fruits bursting with natural sweetness and zingy flavors, making it a delightful symphony for your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a special occasion, craving a healthy snack, or simply seeking a burst of sunshine in your day, this recipe will transport you to an oasis of tropical bliss.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Fruit Strawberry Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pineapple, cut into chunks
1 pound strawberries, sliced
Zest from 1 lime, plus 2 tablespoons juice
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup coconut chips, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl combine pineapple, strawberries, lime zest and juice, and mint leaves. Sprinkle with coconut.

TROPICAL ISLAND FRUIT SALAD

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A bright, beautiful, and delicious fruit salad. This goes well with jerk chicken or another island meal.

Provided by Devin

Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 pineapple - peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 mangos - peeled, pitted, and cut into small cubes
2 papayas - halved lengthwise, seeded, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 bananas, sliced

Steps:

Toss pineapple, mangos, papayas, and bananas together in a large bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 2.3 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD

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Make room at the brunch table for this vibrant fruit salad with a simple secret that takes it to new heights. Macerating the mix of papaya, pineapple, mango, and kiwi with sugar, lime juice, and a pinch of salt helps the fruit release its juices, softens the fruit, and concentrates its flavor. This is basically a vacation on a plate.

Provided by Jenna Helwig

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups 1-in. papaya cubes (from 1 papaya)
2 cups 1-in. pineapple cubes (from 1 pineapple)
2 cups 1-in. mango cubes (from 1 to 2 mangoes)
2 kiwis, peeled and cut into half-moons
2 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
Pinch of kosher salt
2 cups plain coconut milk yogurt, such as Cocojune
0.25 cup lightly toasted unsweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

Place papaya, pineapple, mango, and kiwis in a large bowl. Add sugar, lime juice, and salt; gently toss to combine. Let stand for 15 minutes at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
Spread yogurt in a thick layer on a platter. Mound fruit mixture on top of yogurt using a slotted spoon. Top with flaked coconut.

LAYERED TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD

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With this colorful tropical fruit platter, simplydress the slices of pineapple,papaya, and star fruit with sugar and lime juice and zest --and drizzle the fruit with alittle white rum, if you like.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pineapple (about 5 pounds), peeled, cored, and cut crosswise into thin slices
1 papaya (about 1 pound), peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut crosswise into thin slices
1 star fruit, cut crosswise into thin slices
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup fresh lime juice, plus 3 tablespoons grated lime zest strips, for garnish (4 to 6 limes total)
Light rum (optional)

Steps:

Arrange pineapple on a large platter. Top with a layer each of papaya and star fruit. Sprinkle fruit with sugar, lime juice, and rum, if desired. Garnish with lime zest.

LAYERED FRUIT SALAD

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Make and share this Layered Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Pineapple

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
1 cinnamon stick
2 cups pineapple chunks
1 cup red seedless grapes
2 medium bananas, sliced
2 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 pint strawberry, sliced
2 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat; cool completely.
Layer fruit in a glass serving bowl.
Remove cinnamon stick from the sauce; pour sauce over fruit.
Cover and chill for several hours.

LAYERED FRUIT SALAD

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This colorful salad is a real eye-catcher, and it tastes as good as it looks. Fresh fruit is always a welcome side dish with a summer meal. The addition of oranges and grapefruit gives this salad a different twist. -Page Alexander, Baldwin City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
2 cups fresh or drained canned pineapple chunks
1 cup seedless red grapes
2 medium bananas, sliced
2 medium oranges, sectioned
1 medium grapefruit, sectioned
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the juices, sugar, zest and cinnamon stick; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool completely. , Meanwhile, layer fruit in a glass serving bowl. Remove cinnamon stick from the sauce; pour sauce over fruit. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LAYERED FRESH FRUIT SALAD

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People always pass on compliments when I take this salad to covered-dish suppers. It's nice on a hot day...with a winter meal...or as a dessert! We live on a small farm where my garden gives me lots of possibilities for fresh food. -Page Alexander, Baldwin City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
2/3 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick
FRUIT SALAD:
2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
3 medium bananas, sliced
2 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 medium red grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 cup seedless red grapes

Steps:

Place first 6 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Cool completely. Remove cinnamon stick., Layer fruit in a large glass bowl. Pour juice mixture over top. Refrigerate, covered, several hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DELICIOUS LAYERED FRUIT SALAD

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This is a wonderful fruit salad, I make two bowls of this to serve at my BBQ get togethers and everyone loves it! This can be made hours in advance if desired, you may omit some of the fruits but try to use them all. Cooking time is chilling time.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Melons

Time 1h35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pint fresh blueberries
1 pint fresh hulled strawberries or 1 pint raspberries
2 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
2 cups seeded watermelon, chunks
2 bananas, sliced 1/2-inch thick
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced
1 cup mandarin orange, drained (or use fresh oranges, chopped)
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar (icing sugar)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 cup whipped cream, whipped
1/4-1/2 teaspoon lime zest

Steps:

In a bowl, toss the bananas slices in lemon juice to keep from browning.
In an extra large fancy glass bowl, in a layering effect, place the pineapple, blueberries, HALF of the strawberries, oranges, kiwi fruit, watermelon, and the remaining strawberries or raspberries.
In a mixer bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
Add in confectioners sugar, and continue beating.
Add in the lime juice; mix to combine.
Set the speed to lowest, and add in HALF of the whipped cream; mix until blended.
Then add in the remaining whipped cream until blended (still on lowest speed).
Pour the whipped dressing all over the fruit in the bowl, and allow to drizzle inside of bowl.
Chill for a minimum of 1 hour before serving.

Tips:

Choose ripe, fresh fruits. This will ensure the best flavor and texture in your salad.
Cut the fruits into uniform pieces. This will help them mix well and look more appealing.
Layer the fruits in a clear glass bowl. This will allow you to see all the beautiful colors of the salad.
Drizzle the salad with a light dressing. This will help to enhance the flavors of the fruit.
Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to become more refreshing.

Conclusion:

A layered tropical fruit salad is a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of summer. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. Whether you like sweet, tart, or a combination of both, you're sure to find a tropical fruit salad recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and refreshing snack or side dish, give a layered tropical fruit salad a try.