If you're looking for a healthy breakfast or snack that will brighten up your day, this tropical fruit salad is perfect! All you need are some ripe tropical fruits like mangoes, pineapples, kiwi, and strawberries.
Toss this tropical salad with a dressing of honey and orange juice for a delicious and refreshing side dish, breakfast, or as a brunch side to Blackened Shrimp & Grits, Monte Cristo Breakfast Flautas, Matcha Scones, or Banana Sheet Pancakes.
Why you will love this recipe
You can use any tropical fruit in season, such as bananas, melon, star fruit, and grapes. This tropical fruit salad recipe is super easy, the hardest part is simply cutting up fruit! The dressing is an fast and delicious orange juice and honey combination, ingredients most have on hand.
Best of all, this tropical fruit salad is ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
We used mango, pineapple, kiwi, and strawberries, but the sky is the limit on which tropical fruits you choose!
- Fresh Pineapple chunks (you can cut it up yourself, or buy pre-cut pineapple chunks).
- Fresh or frozen mango chunks
- Fresh strawberries
- Orange juice
- Honey
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Tropical Fruit Salad
Choose fresh, ripe fruits that are available. If you need a smaller sized salad, consider buying the fresh pineapple chunks in the produce department. You can also buy frozen mango chunks and let them defrost. Both options will make the fruit cutting process painless.
Step 1. Chop the Fruit
Peel the kiwi and slice. Slice the mango sides off the seed core, and chunk, or use frozen mango chunks.
Cut the peel off the pineapple and chunk it up, or buy it pre cut. Quarter the strawberries.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 2. Make the Fruit Salad Dressing
Squeeze the orange and save the juice. Or use reconstituted orange juice from a carton.
Mix the honey and the orange juice together and then add to the chopped fruit.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 3. Mix and Toss the Salad
Toss the salad and distribute in the dressing ingredients.
Chill the salad and then toss again right before serving.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Serving Suggestions
This delicious tropical fruit salad is perfect for a summer BBQ or potluck! The combination of sweet and tart flavors is sure to please everyone. Plus, it's easy to make and can be tailored to your preferences.
It pairs well with Country Style Boneless Pork Ribs, Pan Grilled Steakhouse Pork Chops, Miso Baked Branzino, and even Instant Pot Cuban Black Beans!
Substitutions
There are many types of tropical fruit, star fruit, lychee, papaya, and many more! Use whatever you love, or create color combinations you like together.
Storage
This salad refrigerates well for several days. It does not freeze well though.
Tips for Success
- If time is important, take advantage of the pre cut fruits in the produce department. You will find mango chunks in the freezer case, and they defrost as perfectly as fresh cut mango!
Frequently asked questions
I would substitute Pineapple juice or Apple Juice. Choose a light colored juice though. Grape or Cranberry juice would discolor the lighter colored fruits.
Food safety
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- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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📖 Recipe
Tropical Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- ½ fresh pineapple cut in 1" pieces - about 3 cups
- 1 mango cut into cubes - about 1 cup
- 6-8 strawberries quartered - about 1 cup
- 4 kiwi's peeled and sliced - about 1 cup
- ½ cup orange juice squeezed from one orange
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
For the Fruit
- Cut the peel of the pineapple and core it. Slice into chunks. Wash, stem, and quarter the strawberries.
- Peel the kiwi and slice them. Slice the mango fruit off each side and chop the fruit, or use frozen mango chunks that are defrosted.
- Add all the fruit to a large mixing bowl.½ fresh pineapple, 1 mango, 6-8 strawberries, 4 kiwi's
- Mix the orange juice and honey together in a small bowl. Pour on the fruit in the bowl and toss.½ cup orange juice, ¼ cup honey
- Chill salad for 30 minutes, then toss once more before serving.
Notes
- If time is important, take advantage of the pre cut fruits in the produce department. You will find mango chunks in the freezer case, and they defrost as perfectly as fresh cut mango!
Nutrition
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