Description
This Mango Coconut Fruit Salad is a tropical delight that bursts with juicy sweetness and creamy texture. Each bite offers a refreshing combination of ripe mangoes and rich coconut, creating a harmonious balance that dances on your palate.
Ingredients
- Mangoes: 2 large, ripe, peeled and diced
- Coconut: 1 cup, shredded (unsweetened)
- Bananas: 2 medium, sliced
- Pineapple: 1 cup, diced (fresh or canned)
- Lime Juice: 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed
- Honey: 1 tablespoon (optional, adjust to taste)
- Mint Leaves: 1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced mangoes, shredded coconut, sliced bananas, and diced pineapple.
- Drizzle the freshly squeezed lime juice over the fruit mixture.
- If desired, add honey to sweeten the salad, adjusting to your taste preference.
- Gently toss the ingredients together until well combined, being careful not to mash the fruit.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and garnish with chopped mint leaves.
Notes
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance; however, it’s best enjoyed fresh to maintain the texture of the fruit.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with agave syrup or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 30 milligrams
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 gram
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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