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“Exquisite Caribbean Tropical Fruit Salad with Coconut Lime Dressing”

Indulge in a vegan-friendly Caribbean Tropical Fruit Salad with zesty coconut lime dressing, perfect for hot summer days or bringing the tropics to your table year-round. Enjoy this mouthwatering, easy-to-make dessert that combines sweet tropical fruits with refreshing citrus flavors.

πŸ•’ Prep - 20 minutes, Cook - None, Total - 20 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Caribbean

Allergens

Nuts (potential from cross-contamination)

Ingredients

  • 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and chopped into bite
  • sized pieces
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 3 kiwis, peeled and sliced
  • 2 mangoes, peeled, pitted, and chopped
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained and sectioned
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons honey or agave syrup

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine pineapple, strawberries, kiwis, mangoes, blueberries, raspberries, and mandarin oranges. Gently mix to incorporate the fruits.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, and honey or agave syrup until well combined.
  3. Drizzle the coconut lime dressing over the fruit salad and toss gently to coat all the fruits evenly.
  4. Cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of tropical fruits and the zesty coconut lime dressing creates an irresistible balance of sweetness and acidity that will tantalize your taste buds.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the dressing according to your preference by adding more honey or agave syrup.

Cultural or Historical Background

This fruit salad is inspired by traditional Caribbean desserts, which often feature a mix of colorful, fresh fruits and citrus-based dressings.