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Published: May 9, 2018 Last Modified: March 23, 2019 By Sara 27 Comments

Tropical Fruit Salad

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This recipe for tropical fruit salad is a colorful mixture of mango, kiwi, papaya, pineapple and raspberries coated in a honey lime dressing. The perfect summer salad!

This refreshing and colorful combination of  tropical fruit is an easy side dish that’s great for entertaining or for an everyday meal.

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A bowl of tropical fruit salad with mango, raspberries, papaya, kiwi and pineapple tossed in honey lime dressing.

When I think warm weather, I think tropical – I just can’t help it! It’s been a long time since taken a Hawaiian vacation but I’m still constantly creating dishes with island flare. This tropical fruit salad is the perfect summer entertaining recipe – it’s great for brunch, the perfect make-ahead potluck fare, or the ultimate refreshing side dish for a barbecue. And while fresh fruit is great on its own, it’s even more amazing when you pair it with an easy honey lime dressing!

How do you make tropical fruit salad?

For this recipe you’ll need a variety of fresh and colorful fruit like pineapple, papaya, kiwi and mango. I added raspberries here even though they’re not technically a tropical fruit, simply because they add great color and flavor. The fruit gets get into evenly sized pieces, then gently tossed in a simple combination of honey and lime juice.

Pineapple, mango, kiwi, papaya and raspberries in a serving bowl.

What fruits are good to mix together?

When I’m making a fruit salad such as this tropical fruit salad, I try to go for a variety of colors, flavors and textures. I also use hardier fruit that won’t brown or turn mushy in the salad, I avoid apples and bananas for the most part for that reason.

A bowl of tropical fruit salad with a serving spoon.

There are typically two different types of papaya available at the grocery store – the large, elongated Mexican papayas, and the smaller, pear shaped Hawaiian papayas. I typically use Mexican papaya for this salad because it’s a beautiful orange color and costs a lot less than the Hawaiian papayas.

The fruits I use in this recipe are just a suggestion, you can mix and match other fruits to create a custom salad if you prefer. Some great additions to this salad are

  • oranges
  • strawberries
  • shredded coconut
  • grapes

This tropical fruit salad can be made up to one hour before you plan to serve it. I don’t recommend trying to store it for longer than that, simply because the delicate raspberries and papaya may break down in the citrus based dressing.

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More great ways to eat fruit

  • Winter Fruit Salad
  • Chocolate Fruit Dip
  • Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
  • Fruit Kabobs
  • Mexican Fruit Salad
A bowl of tropical fruit salad with mango, raspberries, papaya, kiwi and pineapple tossed in honey lime dressing.
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Tropical Fruit Salad

This recipe for tropical fruit salad is a colorful mixture of mango, pineapple, papaya, kiwi and raspberries tossed in a honey lime dressing.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 171kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup papaya chunks
  • 2 cups mango chunks
  • 1 cup kiwi slices
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • Optional garnishes: Mint sprigs and lime slices

Instructions

  • Place the pineapple, papaya, mango, kiwi and raspberries in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and lime juice until smooth.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and toss gently to coat. Serve, garnished with mint sprigs and lime slices if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 710IU | Vitamin C: 64.9mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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This post has been sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Dinner at the Zoo possible! This post was originally published on May 10, 2016 and was updated on May 9, 2018 with new content and photos.

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    Comments

    1. David Allen Elliott says

      May 12, 2018 at 11:05 pm

      5 stars
      I love making fruit salads with a lot of different fruits. I wouldn’t have thought to put coconut with it, but I can see why it would be good. I will have to try this out. I love kiwis!

      Reply
    2. Alaina Monster says

      May 11, 2018 at 7:02 pm

      I love how colourful this is. Perfect for these warmer days!

      Reply
    3. Suzanne says

      May 11, 2018 at 6:57 pm

      I love fruit salads and this one has all the right ones in it. Yum!

      Reply
    4. Genny says

      May 11, 2018 at 5:02 pm

      4 stars
      Perfect summer salad, very refreshing, healthy and extraordinarily tasty

      Reply
    5. Agata says

      May 11, 2018 at 9:56 am

      5 stars
      It’s so colorful it almost feels fake! It’s great to see that some bloggers still post amagizng, engaging content! Keep up the good work!

      Reply
    6. Kareen Liez Datoy says

      May 11, 2018 at 8:23 am

      Oh my! Why are you doing this to me?lol. I had been craving for this for days! Would definitely make one!

      Reply
    7. Kirsten says

      May 11, 2018 at 3:55 am

      I love fruit so this looks delicious! It also looks really refreshing which is perfect for summer. All of the colors make it look even better too. I will definitely have to try this! It’s easy enough that even I can’t possibly mess it up! =)

      Reply
    8. Nina says

      May 11, 2018 at 1:58 am

      5 stars
      A tropical fruit salad is the perfect thing to make for the summer. I find when I get invited to a gathering and have to bring something, I want to bring a fruit salad because it’s an easy thing to throw together.

      Reply
    9. Sondra Barker says

      May 10, 2018 at 8:36 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a beautiful fruit salad dish! I’ll have to make this this summer, it’ll be perfect.
      xo, Sondra
      Cuisineandtravel.com

      Reply
    10. Andrea says

      May 10, 2018 at 6:36 pm

      love this it is perfect for the summer months. in colombia were my family is from they have a tropical fruit salad that is almost a drink, its tropical fresh fruit chopped into tiny pieces and served with like a mixture of fresh orange juice, fresh watermelon juice. it is so tasty.

      Reply
    11. Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners says

      May 13, 2016 at 2:59 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, this is a real feast, Sara. So beautiful and I love the coconut addition! There’s nothing better than a gorgeous fruit platter shared with friends. Can’t wait for the local summer produce!

      Reply
    12. Greg says

      May 12, 2016 at 11:49 am

      5 stars
      That is an amazing fruit salad!

      Reply
    13. Beatrice says

      May 11, 2016 at 10:05 pm

      5 stars
      This beautiful fruit makes my mouth water!

      Reply
    14. Chris Scheuer says

      May 11, 2016 at 7:47 pm

      This is beautiful Sara and would make the dreariest day feel quite tropical. I love all the vibrant colors and textures in the fruit and the dip sounds so delightful!

      Reply
    15. cheri says

      May 11, 2016 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      You sure know how to showcase a salad like this, looks amazing!!!

      Reply
    16. Debra Ferman says

      May 11, 2016 at 6:47 pm

      5 stars
      What an amazing fruit display! Perfect for my Sunday brunch!

      Reply
    17. Sam says

      May 11, 2016 at 3:48 pm

      This is a beautiful fruit salad and like the almond side dip!

      Reply
    18. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

      May 11, 2016 at 9:08 am

      I’m with Sue on this one – this is an absolutely gorgeous salad. Please set this in front of me with a fork – I would be a happy, happy, happy girl!

      Reply
    19. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

      May 11, 2016 at 8:04 am

      Wow! Those colours 🙂 How impressive and love tropical fruit and the coconut almond dip is perfect!

      Reply
    20. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

      May 11, 2016 at 7:03 am

      OMG this is amazing — what a stunning presentation for a party — the colors are just mesmerizing 🙂

      Reply
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