🌴 Tropical California Fruit Salad Recipe 🍓🥝🥥
Overview:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories per Serving: 94.3
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Reviews: 1
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Fresh apricots |
| 1 1/2 | Fresh strawberries |
| 1 1/2 | Kiwi fruits |
| 1/4 | Coconut flakes |
| 2 | Sprigs of fresh mint |
| 1 | Dried mint |
Description:
This Tropical California Fruit Salad is a delightful mix of fresh apricots, juicy strawberries, and tangy kiwi, all topped with a sprinkle of mint and toasted coconut flakes. 🌺 It’s a perfect blend of flavors and textures, creating a refreshing dish that’s not just delicious but also healthy! 🍓🥝🥥
Keywords:
Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Beginner Cook, Easy
Instructions:
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients. 🍴
- In a large bowl, combine the fresh apricots (sliced), fresh strawberries (halved), and kiwi fruits (peeled and sliced). 🍑🍓🥝
- Add the coconut flakes and both the fresh mint leaves and dried mint. 🌿🥥
- Gently toss everything together until the fruits are evenly coated with the mint and coconut. 🥗
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together. ❄️
- Once chilled, give it a final gentle toss and transfer to a serving bowl. 🍽️
- This Tropical California Fruit Salad can be served as is for a refreshing side dish or dessert. 🍨
- For a fun twist, you can also create fresh fruit kabobs by skewering the fruit on wooden sticks! 🍡
- To make the kabobs, simply alternate the apricots, strawberries, and kiwi on the skewers. 🍢
- Sprinkle some extra coconut flakes on top for a beautiful presentation. 🥥✨
- Serve these colorful kabobs at your next gathering or enjoy them as a healthy snack! 🎉
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 94.3
- Fat: 1.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 8.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 21.2g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 15.4g
- Protein: 2g
Tips and Variations:
- Variety: Feel free to add other tropical fruits like pineapple or mango to enhance the flavors.
- Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter salad, drizzle some honey or maple syrup over the fruits.
- Crunch: For an extra crunch, add some chopped nuts such as almonds or pecans.
- Presentation: Serve the salad in hollowed-out pineapple halves for a stunning centerpiece.
- Make-Ahead: This salad can be prepared a few hours in advance and kept refrigerated until serving time.
- Kid-Friendly: Get the little ones involved by letting them help assemble the fruit kabobs—it’s a fun and interactive way to enjoy this healthy treat!
Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy snack, a light dessert, or a colorful side dish for your next barbecue, this Tropical California Fruit Salad is sure to impress! 🏝️🍹 Enjoy the burst of tropical flavors with every refreshing bite! 🌞🍓🥝
