Vibrant Tropical Fruit Medley
This delightful tropical fruit medley is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect to serve as a light dessert or a colorful side at any meal. Packed with a variety of fresh fruits, this salad offers a rich array of natural antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. It's low in fat and sodium, free from cholesterol, and infused with a hint of citrus and spice to elevate the natural sweetness of the fruits. Ideal for heart health and a delicious way to enjoy fresh fruit in its most colorful form.
12
Servings
N/A
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
Mango
1 large (peeled and diced)
Fresh blueberries
2 cups (rinsed)
Bananas
2 (sliced)
Fresh strawberries
2 cups (hulled and halved)
Seedless grapes
2 cups (rinsed)
Nectarines
2 (unpeeled and sliced)
Kiwi fruit
1 (peeled and sliced)
Unsweetened orange juice
1/3 cup (none)
Lemon juice
2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
Honey
1 1/2 tablespoons (none)
Ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon (none)
Nutmeg
1 dash (none)
Instructions
1
Step 1: Peel and dice the mango. Rinse and pat dry the blueberries. Slice the bananas and nectarines. Hull and halve the strawberries. Slice the kiwi fruit.
2
Step 2: Combine the fruits (mango, blueberries, bananas, strawberries, grapes, nectarines, and kiwi) in a large mixing bowl.
3
Step 3: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, honey, ground ginger, and nutmeg to create the citrus-spice dressing.
4
Step 4: Just before serving, pour the honey orange dressing over the mixed fruits. Gently toss the fruits to coat them evenly with the dressing.
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Step 5: Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Vibrant Tropical Fruit Medley?
It is a vibrant and refreshing fruit salad featuring a mix of fresh tropical fruits tossed in a citrus-spice dressing, perfect as a dessert or side dish.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 12 servings.
Is this recipe healthy?
Yes, it is heart healthy, low in fat, low in sodium, cholesterol-free, and rich in natural antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
What fruits are required for this recipe?
The recipe includes mango, blueberries, bananas, strawberries, seedless grapes, nectarines, and kiwi fruit.
How do you prepare the citrus-spice dressing?
Whisk together unsweetened orange juice, lemon juice, honey, ground ginger, and nutmeg in a separate small bowl.
What is the preparation for the mango?
The mango should be peeled and diced.
Do I need to peel the nectarines?
No, the nectarines should be unpeeled and sliced.
How should the strawberries be prepared?
The strawberries should be hulled and halved.
How much honey is used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 1/2 tablespoons of honey.
When should the dressing be added to the fruit?
The dressing should be poured over the fruit just before serving.
What spices are used in the dressing?
The dressing uses 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger and a dash of nutmeg.
How much orange juice is needed?
You will need 1/3 cup of unsweetened orange juice.
Is this dish suitable as a dessert?
Yes, it is described as a light dessert or a colorful side dish.
How many kiwi fruits are used?
The recipe uses 1 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced.
How many bananas are included?
The recipe requires 2 sliced bananas.
What is the amount of blueberries needed?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of fresh blueberries, rinsed.
Are the grapes seeded or seedless?
The recipe uses 2 cups of rinsed seedless grapes.
How much lemon juice is required?
The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Can I make this ahead of time?
The instructions recommend adding the dressing just before serving and serving immediately for the best results.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are a total of 12 ingredients used in this fruit medley.
What are the tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include fruit salad, tropical, healthy, heart healthy, low fat, low sodium, fresh fruit, dessert, side dish, and vitamin rich.
Does this recipe contain any cholesterol?
No, this fruit medley is cholesterol-free.
How are the fruits mixed together?
The prepared fruits are combined in a large mixing bowl and then gently tossed with the dressing to coat them evenly.
What kind of orange juice should be used?
The recipe specifies using unsweetened orange juice.
How many nectarines are in the recipe?
The recipe includes 2 nectarines.
What is the preparation for the kiwi?
The kiwi fruit should be peeled and sliced.
Is there a specific way to toss the fruit?
Yes, you should gently toss the fruits to ensure they are evenly coated without bruising them.
What is the amount of strawberries needed?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of fresh strawberries.
How much ground ginger is added?
The recipe requires 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger.
What is the final serving instruction?
Serve immediately after tossing with the dressing to enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors.