Best Tropical Paradise Salad Recipes

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

TROPICAL PARADISE SALAD

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I just love this with some nice big prawns. It is one of those recipes that you can substitute any fruit you wish.

Provided by Latchy

Categories Asian

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 ripe avocados
1 lemon, juice of
1 lime, juice of
2 ripe tomatoes
2 nectarines or 2 peaches
4 cups lettuce greens, approx
2 kiwi fruits
2 tablespoons unsalted dry roasted peanuts
3 tablespoons grated ginger
1/4 cup chopped basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons no flavour cooking oil
1 chili, finely sliced

Steps:

Pit, peel and slice the avocados, squeeze on a little lemon or lime.
Thinly slice the tomatoes.
Peel the mangoes and cut the flesh from the pits in large sections and slice thinly.
Peel and slice the kiwi fruit.
Place the peanuts in a food processor and chop finely.
Combine the dressing ingredients.
In a large bowl put in all ingredients, pour over dressing, toss well.
Place on serving platter or dinner plates.
Sprinkle with peanuts and serve immediately.