Best Tropical Salad Bar Recipes

TROPICAL CITRUS BARS

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Try bars with a tangy citrus twist, using both lemon and lime.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons powdered sugar

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F (or 325°F for dark or nonstick pan). In large bowl, beat 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup of the coconut and the butter with electric mixer on low speed, or mix with spoon, until crumbly. Press in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat remaining 1/4 cup coconut, eggs, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup flour, the baking powder, lemon peel, lemon juice, lime peel and lime juice with electric mixer on low speed, or mix with spoon. Pour over partially baked crust.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Run sharp knife around edges of pan to loosen bars. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons powdered sugar. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

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 ISLAND FRUIT SALAD

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A bright, beautiful, and delicious fruit salad. This goes well with jerk chicken or another island meal.

Provided by Devin

Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 pineapple - peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 mangos - peeled, pitted, and cut into small cubes
2 papayas - halved lengthwise, seeded, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 bananas, sliced