Refreshing Tropical Lychee Salad
This tropical fruit salad is a delightful medley of vibrant flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Inspired by the fusion of Asian and Western culinary traditions, it combines juicy lychees, sweet mangoes, crisp apples, and creamy bananas. The addition of lime zest and juice creates a zesty syrup that enhances the natural sweetness of the fruit, making it a perfect dish for breakfast, lunch, or as a refreshing dessert. Ideal for warm weather, this salad is sure to impress your family and friends at brunches or picnics!
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Servings
138
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
sugar
1/2 cup (none)
lime
1 (juice and zest)
lychees in heavy syrup
14 ounces (drained)
mango
1 (stoned and sliced)
apple
1 (cored and sliced)
bananas
2 (sliced)
star fruit
1 (sliced (optional))
sesame seeds
1 teaspoon (for garnish)
Instructions
1
In a small saucepan, combine sugar, lime zest, and 1¼ cups of water.
2
Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring gently until the sugar is fully dissolved.
3
Once dissolved, increase the heat slightly and allow the mixture to boil gently for 7-8 minutes, until it thickens a little.
4
Remove the saucepan from heat and set it aside to cool the syrup completely.
5
While the syrup is cooling, drain the lychees, reserving the syrup, and combine the lychee juice with the cooled lime syrup and freshly squeezed lime juice in a jug.
6
In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced mango, cored and sliced apple, sliced bananas, and, if desired, sliced star fruit.
7
Gently pour the syrup over the fruit mixture, tossing carefully to ensure even coating without mashing the fruit.
8
Chill the fruit salad in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
9
Just before serving, sprinkle sesame seeds over the top for an added crunch.
Nutrition Information
0.25g
Fat
35g
Carbs
0.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Refreshing Tropical Lychee Salad?
It is a vibrant fruit salad inspired by Asian and Western traditions featuring lychees, mangoes, apples, and bananas in a zesty lime syrup.
Is this recipe vegan-friendly?
Yes, this tropical fruit salad is tagged as vegan and contains only plant-based ingredients.
How many calories are in a serving?
There are approximately 138 calories in this recipe.
What fruits are required for this salad?
The salad requires lychees, mango, apple, bananas, and optional star fruit.
Is star fruit a mandatory ingredient?
No, star fruit is optional but recommended if you want to enhance the tropical presentation.
How do I prepare the lime for the syrup?
You will need to use both the juice and the zest of one lime.
How long should the lime syrup boil?
The sugar and lime mixture should boil gently for 7 to 8 minutes until it thickens slightly.
How long does the salad need to chill?
The fruit salad should be chilled in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
What is the fat content of this dish?
This recipe is very low in fat, containing only 0.25g per serving.
How many grams of carbohydrates are in this recipe?
There are 35g of carbohydrates in this fruit salad.
What is the protein content?
This salad provides 0.5g of protein.
How much sugar is used in the syrup?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of sugar to create the lime syrup base.
What should I use as a garnish?
The salad is garnished with one teaspoon of sesame seeds for added crunch.
How many bananas are needed?
You will need two sliced bananas for this recipe.
What type of lychees should I buy?
The recipe specifies a 14-ounce can of lychees in heavy syrup.
Do I use the syrup from the lychee can?
Yes, you should reserve the lychee syrup and combine it with the cooled lime syrup.
How should I prepare the mango?
The mango should be stoned and sliced before being added to the salad.
How much water is used to make the syrup?
You will need 1 and 1/4 cups of water to start the syrup mixture.
Is this salad suitable for breakfast?
Yes, it is a perfect dish for breakfast, lunch, or as a refreshing dessert.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 8 total ingredients used in this recipe.
How do I prevent the fruit from becoming mushy?
Toss the fruit carefully and gently when pouring the syrup over the mixture.
What culinary tradition inspired this recipe?
The recipe is inspired by a fusion of Asian and Western culinary traditions.
Is this a good recipe for summer?
Yes, it is specifically noted as an ideal dish for warm weather, picnics, and summer brunches.
How do I prepare the apple?
The apple should be cored and sliced before being combined with the other fruits.
When should I add the sesame seeds?
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top just before serving to maintain their texture.
What is the first step of the instructions?
The first step is to combine sugar, lime zest, and water in a small saucepan.
Do I need to dissolve the sugar?
Yes, heat the mixture over low heat and stir gently until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Is this salad considered a healthy snack?
Yes, it is tagged as a healthy snack due to its fresh fruit content and low fat.
What category does this recipe belong to?
This recipe belongs to the fruit salad and dessert categories.
What is the consistency of the final syrup?
The syrup should be slightly thickened after boiling for several minutes.