Best 13 Tropical Fresh Fruit Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the world of tropical fruit salads, where vibrant colors, exotic flavors, and refreshing textures come together in a symphony of taste. This article aims to guide you in creating the perfect tropical fruit salad, a delightful blend of tropical fruits that will transport you to a tropical paradise. We'll explore the best fruits to use, how to select ripe and flavorful fruits, and provide tips on creating a visually appealing and delicious fruit salad that will be the star of any gathering. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey filled with vibrant hues, tantalizing aromas, and unforgettable flavors.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD



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You don't need a long list of ingredients to toss together this refreshing medley. A wonderful dressing made with pineapple yogurt coats the appealing assortment of fresh and canned fruit. -Nancy Stinson, Texarkana, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cans (8-1/4 ounces each) tropical fruit salad
1/2 cup pineapple or vanilla yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
1 small apple, chopped
1/2 cup halved fresh strawberries
1/2 cup halved green grapes

Steps:

  • Drain fruit salad, reserving 1/4 cup juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). In a bowl, combine yogurt, honey and reserved juice. Fold in fruit salad, apple, strawberries and grapes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

REFRESHING TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD



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Want a family-friendly side dish? This colorful medley is kid-pleasing and a great way to encourage healthy eating. -Sharon Ricci, Spooner, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large bananas, sliced
2 medium pears, cubed
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
3 cups cubed fresh pineapple
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
4 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
2 medium mangos, peeled and cubed
2 star fruit, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the bananas, pears and juices. Add the pineapple, strawberries, grapes, kiwi and mangos; stir gently to combine. Arrange star fruit over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD



Tropical fruit salad image

One mouthful of this exotic fruit salad recipe with mint sugar and you can almost feel the sunshine! Refreshing, zingy and perfect for a hot summer day.

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     Desserts     Fruit     Australia day

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ a pineapple
1 ripe mango
1 papaya
2 kiwi fruit
½ a lime
½ a bunch of fresh mint, (15g)
2 tablespoons golden caster sugar
200 g yoghurt

Steps:

  • Trim the outside skin off the pineapple and cut out the hard core that runs down its centre. Lay it on a chopping board and cut it into chunks with a sharp knife. Place in a bowl.
  • Cut the flesh of the mango off the stone and scoop out the flesh from the skin with a spoon. Place into the bowl with the pineapple. Cut the papaya in half and scoop out the black seeds inside. Scoop the fruit out of the skin in the same way as with the mango. Place into the bowl.
  • Top and tail the kiwi fruit, then, sitting it on one of its flat ends, trim the furry skin off with a sharp knife. Slice the kiwi and place into the bowl. Squeeze the lime juice over your fruit.
  • Take four plates and divide the fruit between them. Pick the mint leaves and pound most of them with the sugar in a pestle and mortar or a flavour shaker. Spoon a little yoghurt over the top of each plate and sprinkle over the mint sugar and the rest of the mint leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 2.6 g fat, SaturatedFat 1.4 g saturated fat, Protein 4 g protein, Carbohydrate 30.9 g carbohydrate, Sugar 20.7 g sugar, Sodium 0.13 g salt, Fiber 3.6 g fibre

HAWAIIAN FRESH FRUIT SALAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger or minced fresh ginger
6 cups of your favorite fresh fruits, such as:
Bananas, peeled and sliced
Blueberries
Pineapple, cut into bite-size pieces
Blackberries
Raspberries
Mango, peeled and cubed
Strawberries, stems removed and berries cut into halves
Kiwi, peeled, sliced, and each slice cut in half
Oranges, peeled and cut into chunks

Steps:

  • For the dressing: Mix the lime juice, honey and ginger in a small bowl.
  • For the fruit salad: Mix the fruit in a large salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the fruit and stir. Serve immediately if you use bananas.

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

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

BEST EVER TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Best Ever Tropical Fruit Salad Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Booper-2

Number Of Ingredients 11

CITRUS POPPY SEED DRESSING:
12 mandarin oranges, divided (for dressing and salad)
2 cup strawberries, sliced
1 pineapple, cut into bite size chunks
5 kiwi, sliced
3 mangoes, cut into bite size chunks
1 medium lemon
1 lime
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon Gourmet Garden Ginger Paste or fresh grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Wash and dry lemon, lime and 2 mandarin oranges. Zest the washed and dried citrus with a zester or fine grater. Add to 1 cup measuring cup or small bowl. Cut each in half and squeeze the juice into the measuring cup. (You should get about 1/2 cup juice). Add honey, ginger and poppy seeds to juice mixture and whisk until combined. Set aside or place in the refrigerator if serving later. Prepare remaining fruit. Slice strawberries and kiwi. Section remaining oranges. Cut pineapple and mango into bite size chunks. Place fruit in a large bowl. Pour dressing on top of fruit about 30 minutes before serving. Gently toss to coat. Serve and enjoy! Cook's note: This fruit salad is fabulous with whatever you have on hand. I love carambola (star fruit) and papaya in this salad as well. Bananas are lovely, but have to be added at the last minute or they will get soft and not look pretty.

FABULOUS TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD



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Enjoy the flavors of the tropics with our Fabulous Tropical Fruit Salad! Sweetened sour cream topping adds the perfect finish to this tropical fruit salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Special Occasion Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 kiwis, peeled, sliced
3 navel oranges, peeled, sliced and cut in half
2 mangos, peeled, cubed
1 pineapple, cut into bite-size chunks
2 cups seedless red grapes
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
2 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. orange zest

Steps:

  • Combine fruit; spoon onto platter.
  • Mix remaining ingredients until blended.
  • Drizzle sour cream mixture over fruit just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 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

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.

CREAMY TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD



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A delightful taste of the tropics, with this sweet and tart mix of fruit with a creamy yogurt topping. Great addition to summer cook outs.

Provided by memphis22

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Orange Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 papaya, cut into bite-size chunks
1 large mango, cut into bite-size chunks
1 large peach, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks
2 plantains, peeled and sliced
1 pomegranate, seeds only
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup honey
½ cup blackberry yogurt

Steps:

  • Mix pineapple, oranges, papaya, mango, peach, plantains, and pomegranate seeds together in a large bowl.
  • Stir lemon juice and honey together in a small bowl; pour over the fruit mixture and stir to coat. Add yogurt and gently fold fruit to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 15.7 mg, Sugar 37.2 g

TROPICAL CALIFORNIA FRUIT SALAD



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This light fruit salad combines apricots, kiwi, and strawberries topped with sprinkles of mint and toasted coconut. You can also serve on wooden skewers for fresh fruit kabobs. Makes 10 kabobs.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups fresh apricots, pitted and sliced (about 6 to 8)
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, stemmed and halved
1 1/2 cups kiwi fruits, pared and sliced
1/4 cup apricot nectar
2 tablespoons coconut flakes, lightly toasted
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, finely chopped or 1 teaspoon dried mint, crumbled

Steps:

  • In large bowl combine all ingredients; toss and chill.
  • Serve as a salad, or arrange fruits on wooden skewers for fresh fruit kabobs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 8.2, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 15.4, Protein 2

FAT FREE FRESH TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD



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2 (20-ounce) cans pineapple chunks with 3/4 cup reserved juice, can be used in place of the fresh pineapple and the pineapple juice. Papayas can be used in place of mangoes, or use both! Plan ahead this needs to chill for 8 hours before using.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Tropical Fruits

Time 8h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small fresh pineapple (peeled, cored and diced)
3/4 cup pineapple juice (can use less)
3 -4 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
6 medium oranges, peeled and sliced
4 kiwi fruits, peeled, halved and sliced
1 large mango, peeled and cubed (can use 2 mangoes)

Steps:

  • In a large glass bowl stir all ingredients together; cover and chill for 8 hours (tossing the fruit occasionally in the juice) before serving.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.1, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 4.6, Carbohydrate 54.3, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 42.3, Protein 2.7

TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Tropical Fruit Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: oranges, fresh strawberry , mangoes, kiwis, lime juice, maple syrup

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 oranges, peeled and halved
12 oz fresh strawberry , quartered
2 mangoes, chopped
4 kiwis, peeled and chopped, or sliced
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients above in a large bowl.
  • Mix the dressing ingredients together and spread over fruit, mix well.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 45 grams

TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD



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The winning trio of sliced pineapple, kiwifruits, and papaya means this is not your average bowl of fruit salad. To top off the tropic theme and add a welcome crunch, toasted coconut flakes are sprinkled on top before serving.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 15m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 pineapple, cored and sliced
2 kiwifruits, peeled, halved lengthwise, then sliced into half-moons
1 small papaya, peeled, seeded, and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Place 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes on a rimmed baking sheet and toast, stirring once, until golden and fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes; let cool.
  • In a large bowl, toss pineapple and kiwifruits to combine, along with any accumulated juices. Add papaya to mixture and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes; serve.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, seasonal fruits: This will ensure the best flavor and texture in your salad.
  • Cut fruits into bite-sized pieces: This will make them easier to eat and more aesthetically pleasing.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures: This will create a more visually appealing and interesting salad.
  • Add some crunch: Nuts, seeds, or granola can add a nice crunchy texture to your salad.
  • Add some sweetness: Honey, agave nectar, or maple syrup can add a touch of sweetness to your salad.
  • Add some acidity: Lemon juice, lime juice, or orange juice can add a bit of acidity to your salad and help to balance out the sweetness.
  • Chill your salad before serving: This will help to keep the fruits crisp and refreshing.

Conclusion:

A tropical fresh fruit salad is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy the flavors of summer. By following these tips, you can create a salad that is both visually appealing and packed with flavor. So next time you're looking for a healthy and refreshing snack or side dish, give tropical fresh fruit salad a try!

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