Best West African Tropical Fruit Salad Recipes
AFRICAN FRUIT SALAD
ZWT7, Africa. "A wide variety of tropical fruits, both native and non-native, are cultivated in Africa. In Western Africa, the closest thing to a dessert course is the "after-chop" and a popular "after-chop" is fruit salad. In Eastern Africa, Swahili people make a Saladi ya Matunda for dessert (See note at bottom of recipe). One interesting thing about the African fruit salad is the use of the avocado. A perfectly fine fruit salad can be made from just three or four of the ingredients listed below. A fruit salad makes a fine dessert course for an African-style dinner." Modified from, www.congocookbook.com.
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories Dessert
Time 12m
Yield 1 fruit salad, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If using canned fruits: drain and save the liquid. Peel and remove seeds from the fresh fruit as necessary, cut fruit into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine all fruit in a glass bowl. Add the lemon juice, some of the liquid from the canned fruits or honey/sugar. Stir gently. There should only be enough liquid to coat the fruit; it does not have to be covered in liquid.
- Cover the fruit salad and allow it to stand at room temperature for a half hour before serving. The fruit salad may be refrigerated after it has stood up to an hour. It should be eaten the same day it is made.
- Garnish with freshly grated coconut or chopped roasted peanuts right before serving.
- NOTE: Eastern Africa's Saladi Ya Matunda is made without the lemon juice, coconut or peanuts; it substitutes sugar/honey for the liquid from the canned fruits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4.2, Sodium 0.3, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 0.2
SALADI YA MATUNDA (AFRICAN TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD)
A delicious fruit salad which we enjoyed for supper as well as breakfast. I made some minor changes (based on what was available in the local grocery and my fridge) to the original recipe printed in The Book Club Cookbook discussing Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. In the intro it states that a traditional African Fruit Salad, a variety of tropical fruits are chosen, making this very adaptable to whatever is available in the grocer or in the fridge.
Provided by ellie_
Categories Melons
Time 55m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To make simple syrup: bring water and sugar (1 cup each) to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until syrupy, stirring. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a large glass bowl (or salad bowl), combine fruit, tossing gently.
- Stir in lime or lemon juice and enough of the simple syrup to desired sweetness.
- Cover salad and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring once.
- Refrigerate until serving time.
- Serve in individual bowls, garnished with coconut and peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.5, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 8.4, Carbohydrate 61.8, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 51.2, Protein 1.8
WEST AFRICAN TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD
Make and share this West African Tropical Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by echo echo
Categories Mango
Time 1h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine fruits in a bowl.
- Combine lime juice and brown sugar and add to fruits; toss to coat.
- Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
- Sprinkle with coconut.
REFRESHING TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD
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
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
CRUNCHY WEST AFRICAN CABBAGE SALAD
Cabbage salad has never been so good! This combines, sweet salty and crunchy all into one. Best if eaten within 24 hours.
Provided by sassafrasnanc
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl combine cabbage, apples, cucumber and raisins.
- Toss to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and sugar for 1 minute.
- Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat well.
- Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and chill well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.3, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 541, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 9.8, Protein 5.5
TROPICAL ISLAND FRUIT SALAD
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
Steps:
- Toss pineapple, mangos, papayas, and bananas together in a large bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 2.3 mg, Sugar 17.2 g
AFRICAN TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD
Make and share this African Tropical Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine fruits in a bowl.
- Combine lime juice and brown sugar and add to fruits; toss to coat. Get your hands in there!
- Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
- Sprinkle with coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.8, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 16.4, Sodium 13.5, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 31.8, Protein 3.7
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