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African Fruit Salad Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Africa with this refreshing fruit salad! A delightful blend of tropical fruits, both native and non-native to the continent, this recipe offers a taste of the popular 'after-chop' dessert. Whether you're enjoying a traditional African meal or seeking a light and healthy treat, this fruit salad is perfect. Featuring the unique addition of creamy avocado, you can customize it with just three or four of your favorite ingredients from the list below. Get ready for a burst of sunshine in every bite!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Calories 4.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for African Fruit Salad

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How to Make African Fruit Salad

  1. If using canned fruits (e.g., 1 cup pineapple chunks, 1/2 cup mango chunks), drain them, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice.
  2. Prepare the fresh fruits: Peel and remove seeds from the following (adjust quantities to your preference):
  3. * 1 ripe Avocado, diced
  4. * 1 cup Mango, diced
  5. * 1 cup Pineapple, diced
  6. * 1/2 cup Papaya, diced
  7. * 1/2 cup Orange segments
  8. * 1/2 cup Strawberries, sliced
  9. * 1/2 cup Grapes, halved
  10. * 1/4 cup Banana, sliced
  11. * Other fruits of your choice (e.g., kiwi, watermelon, etc.)
  12. Gently combine all the prepared fruits in a large glass bowl.
  13. Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and either 1-2 tablespoons of the reserved canned fruit juice or honey/sugar to taste. Start with less and add more as needed.
  14. Stir gently to coat the fruits evenly. The goal is a light coating, not a swimming pool of liquid.
  15. Cover the fruit salad and let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  16. After 30 minutes, you can refrigerate the fruit salad for up to an hour to chill. It's best served the same day.
  17. Just before serving, garnish with 2 tablespoons of freshly grated coconut or 1 tablespoon of chopped roasted peanuts for added texture and flavor.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g

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