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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. Kim says

      June 7, 2021 at 9:58 am

      5 stars
      I served this for Mother’s day and it was really terriffic!

      Reply
    2. Mary says

      July 19, 2020 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      The dressing had the perfect flavor!

      Reply
    3. Anna says

      June 22, 2020 at 10:30 am

      5 stars
      Easy to make and delicious. Made this as a side to a Father’s day BBQ. Even the kids loved and asked for seconds. I omitted the papaya (my husband does not like it) and added in an orange and strawberries. Thank you!

      Reply
    4. Ragavan says

      April 19, 2019 at 11:08 pm

      A fruit salad screaming summer picnics and bbqs. i will be making a bunch over the summer Your salad looks like a real great treat. Love the colors, the different texture, and the various taste in one bowl

      Reply
    5. fashionmommy says

      May 17, 2018 at 2:07 am

      I love fruit salad, especially for breakfast or as a light dessert. I love the variety of fruit in this salad.

      Reply
    6. Kiwi says

      May 15, 2018 at 1:52 pm

      A fruit salad screaming summer picnics and bbqs. i will be making a bunch over the summer!

      Reply
    7. Momi berlin says

      May 13, 2018 at 10:46 am

      Your salad looks like a real great treat. Love the colors, the different texture, and the various taste in one bowl.

      Reply
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