Loaded with fresh fruits, this pineapple fruit salad is impressive and easy to make. Not only do you get the flavors from the fresh fruits, but it’s topped with a spritz of lemon and honey.
Tropical Pineapple Fruit Salad
This pineapple salad is filled with fresh fruits like kiwi, raspberries, pineapple, bananas, apples and more.
The spritz of lemon juice adds even more flavor to the tropical fruit salad with pineapple. You can also sweeten it up by adding a few tablespoons of honey to it.
Why you’ll love this fun Pineapple Fruit Salad
- It’s filled with fresh fruits that are healthy and tasty.
- It’s perfect for summer parties and gatherings and has a beautiful presentation.
- Easily customizable. Mix in your favorite fruits for even more flavor!
The best dessert is a fruit salad. Fruit salads are versatile dishes that can be prepared very quickly. Try our tropical-flavored version served in pineapple plates. Such a salad can be served at a holiday table or a family celebration.
Here are the basic rules for preparing fruit salads:
Freshness is key: Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor and texture.
Even slicing: Try to cut the fruit into equal pieces so that the texture is uniform.
Dressings: Use dressings such as honey, citrus juice, yogurt or mint syrups to enhance flavor.
Seasonal Variations: Use fruits in season to get the best flavor and availability.
Prevent browning: If you are using fruit that is prone to darkening (such as apples or bananas), drizzle with citrus juice to prevent discoloration.
Chill before serving: To enhance the flavor of the fruit salad, let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Experiment: Feel free to experiment with different combinations of fruits, nuts, and dressings to create your own unique fruit salad
Add fresh herbs: Experiment with fresh herbs such as basil, mint, or cilantro to add extra flavor and aroma. The herbs complement the sweetness of the fruit beautifully.
Ingredients
- Fruits: bananas, pineapple, apples, kiwi, raspberries, and tangerine.
- Flavors: lemon and mint. Optional: Add honey for extra sweetness.
- Pumpkin seeds
How To Make Pineapple Tropical Fruit Salad
Cut pineapple in half. Using a spoon, cut out circles of pineapple flesh.
Peel the fruit from the rind and pips. Slice the apples with a shaped knife, chop the banana into slices Splash the apples and bananas with lemon juice.
Slice the mandarins into halves and the kiwi into half circles.
Combine the fruit in a bowl and add the raspberries.
For the dressing, combine the honey and 2 tbsp of lemon juice. Dress the salad and arrange in pineapple plates. Garnish the salad with mint and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds (optional).
Tips & Serving Suggestions
The salad has a nice sour-sweet flavor and versatile taste. For adults, you can add some flavored alcohol – brandy or berry liqueur – to the dressing.
For children’s serving, you can top it with a scoop of coconut ice cream.
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Tropical Pineapple Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple
- 1 banana
- 2 kiwi
- 1/3 cup raspberries
- 1 apple
- 1 tangerine
- 1/2 lemon
- mint
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds optional
- 2 tablespoons honey optional and vegan honey can be used
Instructions
- Cut pineapple in half. Using a spoon, cut out circles of pineapple flesh.
- Peel the fruit from the rind and pips. Slice the apples with a shaped knife, chop the banana into slices Splash the apples and bananas with lemon juice.
- Slice the mandarins into halves and the kiwi into half circles.
- Combine the fruit in a bowl and add the raspberries. Sprinkle on the pumpkin seeds. Spritz with the lemon juice.
- If you want to make a honey dressing: combine the honey and 2 tbsp of lemon juice and pour it over the fruit salad. Garnish the salad with mint and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds (optional).
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. For best results, calculate these on your own.
