TRINI TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD

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This salad is the recommended accompaniment to The "Trini" Burger (also posted on this site). Both recipes are in "Burger Meisters" a cookbook by Marcel Desaulniers. The recipes are attributed to Arnym Solomon.

Provided by luvinlif2k

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons fresh coconut milk
2 tablespoons malt vinegar
1 tablespoon dark rum
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon seeded and minced fresh jalapeno chile
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 medium ripe papaya, peeled,seeded,and cut into large chunks (about 2 pounds)
1 medium ripe mango, pitted,peeled,and cut into large chunks
1 medium ripe banana, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 kiwi, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup toasted cashews
2 tablespoons grated fresh coconut
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a 3-quart stainless steel bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, malt vinegar, rum, lime juice, and jalapenos.
  • Continue to whisk the mixture while pouring in a slow, steady stream of the peanut oil.
  • Add the papaya, mango, banana, and kiwi to the dressing, and gently toss.
  • Portion 1 c.
  • of dressed fruits per serving, and garnish with the cashews, coconut, and cilantro.
  • Serve immediately.
  • The dressed tropical fruits may be stored covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
  • Hold the cashews, coconut, and cilantro separately, and garnish just before serving.
  • Try this lively fruit salad as a light first course or as a dessert served with a scoop of tropical fruit sorbet and a splash of dark rum.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.9, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 5.7, Sodium 128.8, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 33, Protein 5

At Rohoman
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This fruit salad is not worth the effort. It's just a bunch of chopped fruit with some dressing. I'll stick to my regular fruit salad recipe.


amanda tizzard
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The fruit salad was good, but I thought the dressing was a bit bland. I'll try adding some more lime juice next time.


Soapy Egg
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This fruit salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less sugar next time.


Nahid Khan official
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I'm not a big fan of fruit salad, but this one was really good! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the fruit was perfectly ripe.


Sk arshad
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This fruit salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of sweet and tangy fruits.


lilly monson
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat more fruit.


Chevialar Botchwey
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This fruit salad is perfect for a summer party or potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with guests.


Ainan Abdali
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of tropical fruit that you like, and you can adjust the amount of dressing to your taste. I also like to add some chopped nuts or granola for a bit of crunch.


Uditha Nuwan
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This fruit salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I had some bananas, pineapple, and mango that were about to go bad, so I threw them all in a bowl with some dressing and it was delicious!


Md hasan Mia
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I followed the recipe exactly and the result was amazing! The fruit salad was so colorful and inviting, and the dressing was the perfect complement to the sweet fruit. I served it to my friends and they all raved about it.


Diezel Moko
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This fruit salad was a delightful explosion of tropical flavors! The combination of sweet and tangy fruits was perfectly balanced, and the dressing added a nice touch of freshness. I would definitely make this again!