Enjoy a refreshing and healthy tropical fruit salad with toasted coconut, fresh turmeric root, poppy seeds and citrus zest. This is a great way to add some turmeric to your diet and benefit from its anti-inflammatory properties. The flavor of turmeric is subtle but exotic, giving this fruit salad a delicious twist. If you are new to turmeric, start with a small amount and adjust to your liking. You will love how it enhances the taste of the fruit!
This fruit salad is perfect for brunches, showers, or any special occasion. It’s always a crowd-pleaser and very easy to make. You can use any tropical fruits you like, such as pineapple, melon, mango, papaya, kiwi and berries. The toasted coconut flakes add a nice crunch and texture.
To make this fruit salad, you will need:
- 2 cups fresh peeled pineapple chunks
- 2 cups melon chunks (cantaloupe, honeydew)
- 1 mango or papaya, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries or blueberries)
- 1 orange (peeled and sliced)
- 1 orange (zested and juiced)
- 1 lime (juiced and zested)
- 1-2 teaspoons fresh grated turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes
To make the fruit salad, follow these steps:
- Put all the fruit in a large bowl (except the berries if they are very soft).
- Zest the lime and orange and add to the bowl.
- Squeeze the juice of the orange and half of the lime over the fruit.
- Peel the turmeric and grate it finely over the salad.
- Sprinkle the poppy seeds over the salad.
- Gently toss everything together.
- Add the berries and fold them in carefully.
- Taste and add more turmeric if you like.
- Garnish with toasted coconut flakes.
Enjoy this tropical fruit salad with toasted coconut and fresh turmeric as a delicious and healthy snack or dessert!
