African Tropical Fruit Salad Recipe

Escape to paradise with this vibrant African Tropical Fruit Salad! A refreshing and easy-to-make recipe bursting with the exotic flavors of ripe mangoes, juicy pineapple, and sweet papaya. Perfectly balanced with a zesty lime dressing and a sprinkle of toasted coconut, this delicious salad is perfect for a hot summer day or a light dessert. Get ready for a taste of the tropics!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 334.8 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for African Tropical Fruit Salad

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How to Make African Tropical Fruit Salad

  1. Wash and peel all fruits. Cut mangoes, pineapple, and papaya into bite-sized chunks. Slice bananas and strawberries.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of lime juice and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar until the sugar dissolves.
  3. In a large bowl, gently combine the prepared mangoes, pineapple, papaya, bananas, and strawberries.
  4. Pour the lime juice and brown sugar mixture over the fruits.
  5. Gently toss to coat all the fruits evenly.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Before serving, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of toasted coconut flakes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

127g

Fat

81g

Carbs

14g