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Tropical Fruit With Lime Recipe

Escape to the tropics with this vibrant and refreshing fruit salad! Inspired by Thai cuisine, this recipe expertly balances sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spicy flavors in a delightful symphony of taste. A simple yet elegant dessert or light meal, perfect for a hot summer day. This recipe is part of a larger Thai-inspired meal (recipes #239788, #239892, #239789, and #239791).

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 177 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tropical Fruit With Lime

  • Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 cup cubed cantaloupe
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and cubed
  • 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced into ½-inch thick slices
  • Of Fresh Mint

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How to Make Tropical Fruit With Lime

  1. In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the zest and juice of 1 lime.
  3. Let the syrup cool completely.
  4. Peel, seed, and cube 1 cup cantaloupe.
  5. Place the cubed cantaloupe in a large bowl.
  6. Cut off two opposite sides of 1 ripe mango, getting as close to the pit as possible.
  7. Score a grid pattern of ½-inch cubes into the flesh of each mango side, cutting down to the skin.
  8. Gently turn the mango inside out to release the cubes.
  9. Add the mango cubes to the bowl.
  10. Cut the remaining mango flesh away from the pit, cube, and add to the bowl.
  11. Peel and slice 2 ripe bananas into ½-inch thick slices.
  12. Add the banana slices to the bowl.
  13. Add the cooled lime syrup and ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves to the bowl.
  14. Gently toss to combine all the fruits and dressing.
  15. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

149g

Fat

0g

Carbs

15g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Low Protein Healthy Desserts Fruit Asian Thai Easy Low Fat Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Healthy 2 Low In Something Melons Tropical Fruit Mango 3 Steps Or Less