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Tropical Fruit Salad

Tropical Fruit Salad

The ultimate refreshing treat, the Tropical Fruit Salad is packed with vibrant fruits that burst with flavor. Perfect for summer gatherings, this easy-to-make salad is a must-try for anyone looking for a sweet, healthy delight. Bring it to your next picnic or barbecue, and watch it disappear!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: General
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup Pomegranate Vinaigrette
  • 1/2 whole Pineapple, chopped
  • 1 whole Mango, peeled and chopped
  • 2 whole Kiwis, peeled and chopped
  • 1 whole Blood Orange, peeled and chopped or 3 Mandarin Oranges, peeled and segmented
  • 1 whole Sweet Apple, chopped
  • 1 whole Large Pear, chopped
  • 1 whole Banana, peeled and sliced
  • 1 whole Pomegranate Arils from 1 Pomegranate
  • 1/2 cup Sweetened Coconut
  • 1 cup Recipe 5 Minute Perfect Caramelized Nuts

Equipment

  • Wooden Spoon
  • Chef's Knife
  • Peeler

Method
 

  1. Prepare 5 Minute Caramelized Cashews according to recipe.
  2. Toast coconut on a baking sheet at 350F degrees for approximately 5 minutes or until golden, stirring halfway through.
  3. Add fruit, coconut and cashews to a large bowl and toss with ΒΌ cup Marzetti Simply Dressed Pomegranate Vinaigrette until evenly coated. Refrigerate any remaining salad.

Notes

  • Tip 1: The most time consuming part of this Tropical Fruit Salad is chopping the fruit BUT this can be done whenever you have time.
  • Tip 2: With the exception of the bananas, you can chop all of your fruit a day in advance and store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
  • Tip 3: You can also peel and segment your oranges and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Tip 4: This Tropical Fruit Salad is best if allowed to chill at least 30 minutes after you add the dressing and served within 2 hours.
  • Tip 5: This Tropical Fruit Salad stores well for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.