Tropical Fruit Salad with Honey Dressing | CookOS

Tropical Fruit Salad

Name: Tropical Fruit Salad with Honey Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 medium papaya, peeled and cubed; 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cubed; 2 dragon fruits, peeled and cubed; 1 mango, peeled and cubed; 1 small jicama, peeled and cubed; 1 plantain, peeled and sliced; 1 yellow dragon fruit, peeled and cubed; 8 guavas, sliced; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp peach & mango fruit spread

This tropical fruit salad combines seven fresh fruits—papaya, pineapple, dragon fruit, mango, guava, jicama, and plantain—tossed in a simple honey and peach-mango spread dressing. It's a colorful, refreshing dish ideal for spring gatherings and video-ready for presentation.

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Total

15 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

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Ingredients

1/2 medium papaya, peeled and cubed
1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cubed
2 dragon fruits, peeled and cubed
1 mango, peeled and cubed
1 small jicama, peeled and cubed
1 plantain, peeled and sliced
1 yellow dragon fruit, peeled and cubed
8 guavas, sliced
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp peach & mango fruit spread

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Instructions

1
Prepare the fruits by peeling and chopping them into bite-sized pieces. This includes the dragon fruits, mango, pineapple, jicama, papaya, plantain, and guavas.
2
Combine all the chopped fruit in a large mixing bowl.
3
In a separate small bowl, mix together the honey and the peach & mango fruit spread to create a dressing.
4
Pour the dressing over the fruit salad.
5
Gently toss everything together until the fruit is evenly coated with the dressing. Serve and enjoy.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Prep all fruit just before assembly to minimize oxidation and maintain texture; store cut pieces separately if making ahead.
Warm the peach-mango fruit spread slightly before tossing to help it distribute evenly without breaking delicate fruit pieces.
Choose fruits at peak ripeness but not overripe; underripe dragon fruit and mango will be stringy and less flavorful.
Toss gently with a rubber spatula rather than a spoon to avoid bruising softer fruits like papaya and guava.

Substitutions

Yellow dragon fruit → red dragon fruit or additional mango (no flavor difference, visual only)
Jicama → apple or water chestnut (adds crunch; jicama is milder and less sweet)
Plantain → banana slices (softer texture; plantain holds its structure better)
Peach & mango fruit spread → apricot jam or passion fruit curd (adjust honey ratio to maintain sweetness)

Storage & make-ahead

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; fruit will soften and dressing may separate, so consume promptly for best texture.

Common Questions

Can I prepare this fruit salad ahead of time?

Yes, cube all fruits and store separately in airtight containers for up to 24 hours. Combine with dressing just before serving to prevent browning and maintain texture.

What can I substitute for dragon fruit?

Use fresh lychee, star fruit, or additional mango. Dragon fruit adds visual appeal and mild sweetness, so choose fruits that won't overpower the delicate tropical flavor balance.