Best 4 Key West Fruit Salad Recipes

Indulge in a refreshing culinary journey with this enticing Key West Fruit Salad, a vibrant medley of tropical flavors that captures the essence of paradise. This delectable salad boasts a symphony of fresh fruits, each handpicked for its unique taste and texture. Bite into the juicy sweetness of oranges, the tangy zest of grapefruits, the delicate softness of papaya, the tropical allure of mango, and the refreshing crunch of pineapple. Drizzled with a hint of lime juice and sprinkled with a touch of mint, this salad offers a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Join us as we explore two exciting variations of this classic dish – a vibrant Key West Fruit Salad and a refreshing Tropical Fruit Salad with Coconut Cream Dressing. Get ready to embark on a tropical adventure with every bite!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KEY WEST TROPICAL SALAD

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I found this delicious salad recipe in one of my cookbooks, similar to the one served in a famous restaurant, and am posting it here in request of some ladies. Enjoy.

Provided by pink cook

Categories Tropical Fruits

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 iceberg lettuce, broken into bite-size pieces (to make 4 cups)
1 large carrot, shredded
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
6 strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup red grapes
1 cup bread cubes, toasted (or cruotons)
1 tablespoon cinnamon, ground
1/4 cup cashew nuts, coarsely broken
1/2 cup cream of coconut (Coco Lopez)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup orange marmalade (or use less to your own taste)
4 tablespoons key lime juice (or to make 1/4 cup)

Steps:

In large bowl combine lettuce pieces, shredded carrot and fruits. Refrigerate until chilled.
In a medium bowl, mix dressing ingredients and refrigerate.
Before serving, add the croutons sprinkled with the ground cinnamon into the salad.
Add cashews pieces and serve with the dressing.

KEY WEST FRUIT SALAD

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Make and share this Key West Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tamasita

Categories For Large Groups

Time 2h30m

Yield 28 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup key lime juice
1 teaspoon grated key lime zest
14 cups watermelon or 14 cups grapes
2 -3 tablespoons tequila or 2 -3 tablespoons key lime juice

Steps:

heat sugar and water to boiling, reduce heat, simmer uncovered abot 2 minutes,stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
remove from heat, stir in lime juice.
let stand at room temp, cover and chill 2 hours.
stir lime peel into sauce, careully toss fruit and sauce, serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 13.5, Protein 0.5

KEY WEST FRUIT SALAD

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Any fresh fruit that you prefer will work wonderfully. I like to use pineapple, strawberries, kiwi and grapes or what ever is in season. The 30 minute prep time is time spent cutting up the fruit. You can speed this up by buying assorted pre-cut fruit from the produce department. This recipes is from General Mills.

Provided by Lois Laing

Categories Fruit Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3/4 c sugar
1/4 c water
1/2 c key lime juice (bottled or fresh)
2-3 Tbsp tequila or lime juice
1 tsp lime peel, grated
1-4 c fresh fruit

Steps:

1. Cut up fruit to bite size pieces.
2. Combine all ingredients.
3. Cover & refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until time to serve.

GLUTEN-FREE KEY WEST FRUIT SALAD

Gluten-Free Key West Fruit Salad image

This salad makes about 14 cups, so it's perfect for potlucks, open houses, graduations and showers.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup fresh or bottled Key lime juice or regular lime juice
2 to 3 tablespoons tequila or Key lime juice
1 teaspoon grated Key lime or regular lime peel
14 cups cut-up fresh fruit (pineapple, strawberries, kiwifruit, grapes)

Steps:

In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat sugar and water to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved; remove from heat. Stir in lime juice and tequila.
Let lime dressing stand until room temperature. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until cool.
Stir lime peel into dressing. In very large bowl, carefully toss fruit and dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

Use fresh fruits: Fresh fruits are always best for fruit salad. They are more flavorful and have a better texture than canned or frozen fruits.
Choose a variety of fruits: A good fruit salad should have a variety of colors, flavors, and textures. This will make it more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
Cut the fruits into bite-sized pieces: This will make it easier to eat the fruit salad and will also help to prevent the fruits from browning.
Add a dressing or marinade: A simple dressing or marinade can help to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad. Some popular options include honey-lime dressing, citrus vinaigrette, or yogurt-based dressing.
Chill the fruit salad before serving: This will help to keep the fruit salad fresh and refreshing.

Conclusion:

Key West fruit salad is a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make the best Key West fruit salad that everyone will love.