Best Trini Tropical Fruit Salad Recipes

HAWAIIAN FRESH FRUIT SALAD

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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

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.

TRINI TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD

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This salad is the recommended accompaniment to The "Trini" Burger (also posted on this site). Both recipes are in "Burger Meisters" a cookbook by Marcel Desaulniers. The recipes are attributed to Arnym Solomon.

Provided by luvinlif2k

Categories Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh coconut milk
2 tablespoons malt vinegar
1 tablespoon dark rum
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon seeded and minced fresh jalapeno chile
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 medium ripe papaya, peeled,seeded,and cut into large chunks (about 2 pounds)
1 medium ripe mango, pitted,peeled,and cut into large chunks
1 medium ripe banana, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 kiwi, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup toasted cashews
2 tablespoons grated fresh coconut
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a 3-quart stainless steel bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, malt vinegar, rum, lime juice, and jalapenos.
Continue to whisk the mixture while pouring in a slow, steady stream of the peanut oil.
Add the papaya, mango, banana, and kiwi to the dressing, and gently toss.
Portion 1 c.
of dressed fruits per serving, and garnish with the cashews, coconut, and cilantro.
Serve immediately.
The dressed tropical fruits may be stored covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Hold the cashews, coconut, and cilantro separately, and garnish just before serving.
Try this lively fruit salad as a light first course or as a dessert served with a scoop of tropical fruit sorbet and a splash of dark rum.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.9, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 5.7, Sodium 128.8, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 33, Protein 5

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

Ingredients

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

CREAMY TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD

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I needed a speedy salad for a luncheon recently, used what I had available and everyone loved it! Light, fluffy and full of fruit, this salad could double as a healthy dessert. You can also tuck it into the kids' lunchboxes for a fun school-day treat. -Teri Lindquist, Gurnee, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) mixed tropical fruit, drained
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 medium banana, sliced
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1-1/2 cups vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the tropical fruit, oranges, banana and marshmallows. Add yogurt; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with coconut and almonds. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.