Pineapple Kiwi Salad with Toasted Coconut and Mint Recipe
A refreshing Pineapple Kiwi Salad featuring juicy pineapple and sweet kiwi tossed with fresh mint, lime-honey dressing, and topped with toasted shredded coconut for a delightful crunch. Perfect as a light, healthy snack or a vibrant side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fruit
- 1 large fresh pineapple
- 4 kiwis
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves
Dressing
- 2 limes (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons honey
Topping
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Toast the Coconut: In a skillet over medium-low heat, add the shredded coconut. Cook while stirring frequently until the coconut is lightly browned and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Fruit: Peel and cube the pineapple, placing it into a large bowl. Slice each kiwi in half, then use a spoon to scoop out the flesh from the peel. Slice the kiwi flesh into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl with pineapple. Roll up the mint leaves tightly and slice thinly (julienne), then add to the fruit bowl.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, zest and juice both limes. Add the honey to the lime juice and zest, and whisk together until well combined.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the lime-honey dressing over the fruit and mint mixture. Toss gently to coat all the fruit evenly with the dressing.
- Chill: Cover the fruit salad and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve to let the flavors meld.
- Add Toasted Coconut: Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted shredded coconut over the top of the fruit salad for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Coconut: Shredded coconut can be sweetened or unsweetened depending on your preference.
- Make ahead: The fruit salad can be prepared a day ahead and kept in a sealed container refrigerated until serving. Store toasted shredded coconut separately at room temperature up to one month and add just before serving to maintain crunchiness.
- Storage: The prepared fruit salad will keep fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
