Name: Coconut-Cream Fruit Salad
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup unsweetened coconut cream; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon light agave syrup; 0.5 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 2 medium dragon fruits; 3 medium kiwis, peeled, quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/2-inch thick; 1 small seedless watermelon, scooped with a melon baller; 1 small pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 small papaya, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium mango, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 0.25 cup toasted unsweetened coconut chips; 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves

Coconut-Cream Fruit Salad

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Dragon fruit, kiwi, watermelon, pineapple, papaya and mango all feature in this colorful fruit salad, but you can easily swap in your preferred fruits. You can use either white- or purple-flesh dragon fruit—just be careful with the latter as the juice can leave stains. A zingy dressing made from lime and ginger completes the dish.

By Nicole Hopper

Published on January 9, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC

a recipe photo of the Coconut-Cream Fruit Salad served in a bowl — Photo: Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman

Active Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

½ cup unsweetened coconut cream
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon light agave syrup
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 medium dragon fruits
3 medium kiwis, peeled, quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 small seedless watermelon, scooped with a melon baller
1 small pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small papaya, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium mango, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup toasted unsweetened coconut chips
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves

Directions

Place coconut cream in a 1-quart jar. Blend with an immersion blender until completely smooth, about 30 seconds. Add lime zest, lime juice, agave, ginger and salt; blend until well combined and smooth, about 30 seconds.
Cut off and discard ends of dragon fruits. Remove the skin by hand; discard the skin. Cut the dragon fruit into 3/4-inch pieces; place in a large bowl. Add kiwis, watermelon, pineapple, papaya and mango; gently stir to combine. Pour 1/3 cup of the coconut dressing over the fruit; toss gently until coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Transfer the fruit to a large serving dish. Pour the remaining coconut dressing over the fruit. Top with toasted coconut chips and fresh mint leaves. Serve chilled.

Equipment

1-quart jar

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

216	Calories
5g	Fat
43g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size about 1 3/4 cups
Calories 216
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 43g	16%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 35g
Added Sugars 2g	4%
Protein 3g	6%
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Vitamin A 1217IU	24%
Vitamin C 98mg	109%
Vitamin E 1mg	4%
Folate 55mcg	14%
Vitamin K 14mcg	12%
Sodium 70mg	3%
Calcium 40mg	3%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 34mg	8%
Potassium 378mg	8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.