Fruit Salad, the Healthy Summer Dessert!

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 1
Fruit Salad, the Healthy Summer Dessert!
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Prep

20 min

Cook

N/A

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

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Ingredients

1 papaya , ripe but firm
1 melon , ripe , luscious flavour
3 -4 bananas , firm
6 -8 canned peach halves , roughly cut up ( from a tin , yellow cling peaches , drained , keep syrup )
canned lychees
7 ounces glace cherries ( or use fresh , pitted cherries )
6 apricots , fresh , ripe , in quarters ( canned can be used )
5 kiwi fruits , peeled and quartered
1/2 - 1 cup granadilla , pulp
2 -3 teaspoons vanilla
sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
167
Sugar
28g
Fat
1g
Fruit salad is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed by many for decades. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your taste and preferences. This fruit salad recipe combines different fruits like papayas, melons, bananas, kiwis, cherries, and apricots with a delicious peach syrup and granadilla pulp to make a refreshing and nutritious dessert. It is a perfect dish to bring to a potluck, picnic, or barbecue, and it can be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve. This recipe makes enough for six people.

Instructions

1.Start by washing all fruits. Cut the papaya, melon, bananas, canned peach halves, and apricots into bite-sized pieces.
2.Peel and quarter the kiwi fruits and remove the lychees from the can.
3.In a large bowl, mix together all the fruits, except the granadilla pulp, lychees, and cherries.
4.Add the sugar and vanilla to the drained peach syrup, mix well, and pour it over the fruit mixture. Toss gently to combine all the flavors.
5.Serve the fruit salad chilled in individual bowls topped with granadilla pulp, lychees, and cherries.

PROS

Fruit salad is a great way to incorporate fresh and seasonal fruits into your diet.

It is a refreshing and light dessert perfect for hot summer days, and it is also a great snack or side dish.

This recipe is also vegan-friendly and gluten-free.

CONS

While it is a healthy dessert, the sugar content in this recipe may be too high for some individuals with dietary restrictions or conditions like diabetes.

Also, some fruits like kiwis or apricots can cause allergies or digestive discomfort in some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This fruit salad is packed with various vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, potassium, and fiber that are necessary for optimal health.
Eating fruits regularly has been linked to reducing the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.

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