Tangy Fruit Salad Recipe πππ
Overview:
Cool and refreshing chunky fruit salad with a tangy glaze dressing. This is a long-standing family favorite, perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special gathering. Packed with tropical fruits, it’s healthy, low in protein and cholesterol, and incredibly delicious.
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Calories: 350.2 per serving
Ingredients:
- 1 chunk pineapple
- 1 banana
- 1 can mandarin oranges
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 oranges (juice of)
- 3/4 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 fresh lemon
- 1 fresh orange
- 4 peaches
- 1 pear
Instructions:
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Prepare Fruit:
- Set bananas aside to add last and drain remaining fruit.
- Cut peaches and pears into 1-inch chunks and place them in the refrigerator to chill.
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Prepare Glaze:
- In a saucepan, blend sugar and cornstarch.
- Add pineapple, orange juice, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat until thick and clear.
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Add Flavor:
- Grate lemon and orange rind and add them to the mixture.
- Chill the glaze in the refrigerator.
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Combine:
- Once the fruit and glaze are chilled, toss them together in a large bowl.
- Add 1-inch banana chunks and gently mix to combine all the flavors.
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Serve:
- Transfer the tangy fruit salad to a serving dish.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an extra burst of flavor, if desired.
- Enjoy this delightful and healthy fruit salad with your family and friends!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 350.2
- Fat: 0.9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 8.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 89g
- Fiber: 6.9g
- Sugar: 70.9g
- Protein: 3g
Keywords:
Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, Less than 4 Hours
This tangy fruit salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack or a refreshing side dish, this recipe is sure to impress!
