Best 8 Tiger Fruit Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a tropical explosion of flavors with our refreshing Tiger Fruit Salad, a vibrant medley of exotic fruits that will tantalize your taste buds. This vibrant salad features the star ingredient, dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, with its striking pink exterior and sweet, juicy flesh. Accompanied by a chorus of complementary fruits, including tangy mango, crisp cucumber, and juicy pineapple, this salad offers a symphony of textures and flavors. Drizzled with a zesty lime dressing, this salad is not only visually appealing but also a delightful treat for your palate. Additionally, we present variations of this tropical delight, including a creamy coconut milk dressing and a spicy chili-lime dressing, allowing you to customize the salad to your liking. Embark on a culinary journey to the tropics with our Tiger Fruit Salad, a perfect dish for any occasion, whether it's a backyard barbecue, a potluck gathering, or a healthy lunch option.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TIGER SALAD (老虎菜)



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If you're looking for a super quick and easy veggie dish, make this authentic Chinese tiger salad for a tasty and refreshing addition to your meal!To make the dish gluten-free use tamari instead of soy sauce.

Provided by Maggie Zhu

Categories     Salad

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup cilantro (, thick stems removed and chopped into 1"(2.5 cm) pieces)
1 english cucumber (, sliced to thin strips)
1 to 2 anaheim chilis (, thinly sliced (or other long green chilis, depending on desired spice level))
2 green onions (, thinly sliced in a diagonal)
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add all the dressing ingredients over the salad then toss to coat well.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 42 kcal, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Protein 0.8 g, Fat 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 333 mg, Fiber 0.7 g, Sugar 3.5 g

TIGER SALAD



Tiger Salad image

This is a popular salad from Northern China that's gaining popularity in the United States. Toss in peanuts, shrimp, or tofu for some protein.

Provided by Sunday

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ English cucumber
1 ¼ teaspoons salt, divided
3 large green onions, white and tender green parts only
1 large green bell pepper
1 large red bell pepper
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups chopped fresh cilantro, leaves and stems

Steps:

  • Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and gently scrape out seeds with a spoon. Cut each half crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Cut each piece lengthwise into thin, uniform strips and transfer to a bowl. Toss cucumber with 1 teaspoon salt and let stand 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut green onions and bell peppers into thin, uniform strips, about 2 inches long.
  • Transfer cucumber to a fine-mesh sieve, rinse, and drain well. Whisk together vinegar, sesame oil, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add cucumber, green onions, bell peppers, and cilantro, and toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 495.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD WITH GINGER SYRUP



Tropical Fruit Salad with Ginger Syrup image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup sugar
One 3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
Zest of 1 lime
1 pint strawberries, hulled and halved or quartered
2 kiwi, peeled, sliced and quartered
1 mango, cut into chunks
1 orange, segmented
1 small pineapple, cut into chunks
1 papaya, cut into chunks
Handful fresh mint, chopped
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Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, 1/4 cup water, ginger and lime zest in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar is melted. Remove it from the heat and refrigerate until cold.
  • Strain the mixtures into a large bowl and toss in the strawberries, kiwis, mango, oranges, pineapple and papaya to coat. Cover and refrigerate again until cold, at least 1 hour.
  • Serve in small bowls and garnish with the chopped mint.

TIGER FRUIT SALAD



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When that summer peach or plum isn't quite ripe enough to eat out of hand, marinate thin slices in a vinegary dressing for this refreshing riff on the Chinese dish lao hu cai.

Provided by Sarah Jampel

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Side     Appetizer     Fruit     Herb     Plum     Peach     Cilantro     Green Onion/Scallion     Celery     Sesame     Sesame Oil     Vegetarian     Vegan     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Dairy Free     Quick & Easy     Summer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb. underripe stone fruit (such as plums, nectarines, or peaches), pears, or mangoes, thinly sliced
1 serrano chile, seeds removed if desired, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
1 Tbsp. sugar
½ tsp. kosher salt, plus more
1 bunch cilantro
4 scallions, thinly sliced on a diagonal
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced on a diagonal
2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
1 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce
Zest of 1 lime
2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
Lime wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Gently toss fruit, chile, vinegar, sugar, and ½ tsp. salt in a medium bowl to combine. Let sit until fruit is spicy and flavorful, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, gather cilantro into a bundle and cut into 2"-long pieces. Transfer to a medium bowl, add scallions and celery, and toss to combine.
  • Drain fruit in a fine-mesh sieve set over a small bowl; set fruit aside. Add oil, soy sauce, and lime zest to marinating liquid in bowl and whisk to combine. Pour dressing over cilantro mixture and toss to coat. Add reserved fruit and sesame seeds and toss gently to combine. Taste and season with more salt if needed.
  • Transfer salad to a platter and serve with lime wedges.

MINTY FRUIT SALAD



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Summer is the season of stone fruit - juicy cherries, sweet peaches, perfect plums. Add a little mint and honey and you've got an amazing summer salad that is a turn away from the usual melon-heavy versions popular on picnic tables and at barbecues.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     breakfast, easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 1/2 to 5 pounds chopped fresh stone fruit
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh chopped mint leaves
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Add chopped fresh stone fruit (any of the following: peaches, cherries, plums, nectarines, apricots or mangoes), orange juice, mint leaves and honey. Stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 187, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 18 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

TIGER VEGETABLE SALAD



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A bright toss of cilantro leaves and scallions, this dish, called lao hu cai, is somewhere between a salad and a garnish, adding coolness, salt and juice to the mix.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large bunch cilantro, with the thick stems removed, cut into 3-inch lengths (about 5 cups, loosely packed)
1 green bell pepper or 1 cucumber, stemmed, seeded and slivered
1 fresh chili pepper, stemmed, seeded and slivered
2 scallions, slivered
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Sesame oil
white vinegar, to taste

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cilantro, green pepper, chili pepper and scallions. Add vegetable oil and salt; toss lightly. Add a few drops of sesame oil, vinegar and more salt to taste; toss again. Pile on a plate and serve immediately; salad wilts quickly.

TIGER FRUIT SALAD



Tiger Fruit Salad image

Categories     Plum

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pounds underripe stone fruit (such as plums, nectarines, or peaches), pears, or mangoes, thinly sliced
1 head serrano chile, seeds removed if desired, thinly sliced
2 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bunch cilantro
4 stalks scallions, thinly sliced on a diagonal
2 stalks celery stalks, thinly sliced on a diagonal
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 heads lime zest
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Gently toss fruit, chile, vinegar, sugar, and ½ tsp. salt in a medium bowl to combine. Let sit until fruit is spicy and flavorful, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, gather cilantro into a bundle and cut into 2"-long pieces. Transfer to a medium bowl, add scallions and celery, and toss to combine.
  • Drain fruit in a fine-mesh sieve set over a small bowl; set fruit aside. Add oil, soy sauce, and lime zest to marinating liquid in bowl and whisk to combine. Pour dressing over cilantro mixture and toss to coat. Add reserved fruit and sesame seeds and toss gently to combine. Taste and season with more salt if needed.
  • Transfer salad to a platter and serve with lime wedges.

PERFECT SUMMER FRUIT SALAD



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The perfect fruit salad for a backyard bbq or any occasion. There are never leftovers! This is one of my favorite fruit salad recipes, as I think the sauce really makes it. This salad is tastier the longer you can let it soak in its juices. I prefer 3 to 4 hours in the refrigerator before I serve it. Enjoy.

Provided by Nicole Graham Holley

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Strawberry Salad Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅔ cup fresh orange juice
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon grated orange zest
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
3 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
3 bananas, sliced
2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 cup seedless grapes
2 cups blueberries

Steps:

  • Bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
  • Layer the fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries. Pour the cooled sauce over the fruit. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 4.7 mg, Sugar 28.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe fruits: For the best flavor, select fruits that are ripe and in season. This will ensure that they are sweet and juicy.
  • Use a variety of fruits: Don't be afraid to mix and match different fruits to create a salad that is both visually appealing and delicious. Some popular fruits to use include watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, grapes, and berries.
  • Add some contrasting flavors: To add depth of flavor to your salad, try adding some contrasting flavors. For example, you could add some citrus fruits, such as oranges or grapefruit, or some tart fruits, such as kiwi or pineapple.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way, so don't be tempted to overdo it. You want the natural flavors of the fruits to shine through.
  • Serve the salad chilled: For a refreshing summer treat, serve your fruit salad chilled. You can even freeze it for a few hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Tiger fruit salad is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy the bounty of summer fruits. With its vibrant colors and variety of flavors, it is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck. So next time you are looking for a healthy and easy summer treat, give tiger fruit salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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