West African Tropical Fruit Salad Recipes

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AFRICAN FRUIT SALAD

ZWT7, Africa. "A wide variety of tropical fruits, both native and non-native, are cultivated in Africa. In Western Africa, the closest thing to a dessert course is the "after-chop" and a popular "after-chop" is fruit salad. In Eastern Africa, Swahili people make a Saladi ya Matunda for dessert (See note at bottom of recipe). One interesting thing about the African fruit salad is the use of the avocado. A perfectly fine fruit salad can be made from just three or four of the ingredients listed below. A fruit salad makes a fine dessert course for an African-style dinner." Modified from, www.congocookbook.com.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Dessert

Time 12m

Yield 1 fruit salad, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12



African Fruit Salad image

Steps:

  • If using canned fruits: drain and save the liquid. Peel and remove seeds from the fresh fruit as necessary, cut fruit into bite-sized pieces.
  • Combine all fruit in a glass bowl. Add the lemon juice, some of the liquid from the canned fruits or honey/sugar. Stir gently. There should only be enough liquid to coat the fruit; it does not have to be covered in liquid.
  • Cover the fruit salad and allow it to stand at room temperature for a half hour before serving. The fruit salad may be refrigerated after it has stood up to an hour. It should be eaten the same day it is made.
  • Garnish with freshly grated coconut or chopped roasted peanuts right before serving.
  • NOTE: Eastern Africa's Saladi Ya Matunda is made without the lemon juice, coconut or peanuts; it substitutes sugar/honey for the liquid from the canned fruits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4.2, Sodium 0.3, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 0.2

avocado
banana
guava
mango
melon
papaya
peach
pear
pineapple
1 lemon, juice of
fresh grated coconut or chopped roasted peanuts, to garnish
honey (optional) or sugar (optional)

SALADI YA MATUNDA (AFRICAN TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD)

A delicious fruit salad which we enjoyed for supper as well as breakfast. I made some minor changes (based on what was available in the local grocery and my fridge) to the original recipe printed in The Book Club Cookbook discussing Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. In the intro it states that a traditional African Fruit Salad, a variety of tropical fruits are chosen, making this very adaptable to whatever is available in the grocer or in the fridge.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Melons

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10



Saladi Ya Matunda (African Tropical Fruit Salad) image

Steps:

  • To make simple syrup: bring water and sugar (1 cup each) to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until syrupy, stirring. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In a large glass bowl (or salad bowl), combine fruit, tossing gently.
  • Stir in lime or lemon juice and enough of the simple syrup to desired sweetness.
  • Cover salad and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring once.
  • Refrigerate until serving time.
  • Serve in individual bowls, garnished with coconut and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.5, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 8.4, Carbohydrate 61.8, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 51.2, Protein 1.8

2 oranges, peeled and sectioned and cut in half
2 mangoes, peeled, pitted and diced
1 fresh pineapple, cored and diced
1/2 cantaloupes, made into melon balls using a small melon baller or 1/2 diced melon
4 bananas, peeled and sliced
1 lime, juice of, only
grated coconut, garnish
roasted peanuts, garnish
1 cup sugar
1 cup water

WEST AFRICAN TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD

Make and share this West African Tropical Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by echo echo

Categories     Mango

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7



West African Tropical Fruit Salad image

Steps:

  • Combine fruits in a bowl.
  • Combine lime juice and brown sugar and add to fruits; toss to coat.
  • Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
  • Sprinkle with coconut.

4 cups 1/2 inch cubed fresh pineapple or 4 cups canned pineapple
2 medium oranges, peeled and divided into sections
2 medium mangoes, peeled and diced
2 bananas, cut in 1/2 inch slices
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted

REFRESHING TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD

Want a family-friendly side dish? This colorful medley is kid-pleasing and a great way to encourage healthy eating. -Sharon Ricci, Spooner, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10



Refreshing Tropical Fruit Salad image

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the bananas, pears and juices. Add the pineapple, strawberries, grapes, kiwi and mangos; stir gently to combine. Arrange star fruit over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

2 large bananas, sliced
2 medium pears, cubed
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
3 cups cubed fresh pineapple
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
4 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
2 medium mangos, peeled and cubed
2 star fruit, sliced

CRUNCHY WEST AFRICAN CABBAGE SALAD

Cabbage salad has never been so good! This combines, sweet salty and crunchy all into one. Best if eaten within 24 hours.

Provided by sassafrasnanc

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10



Crunchy West African Cabbage Salad image

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl combine cabbage, apples, cucumber and raisins.
  • Toss to mix.
  • In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and sugar for 1 minute.
  • Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat well.
  • Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and chill well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.3, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 541, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 9.8, Protein 5.5

3 cups cabbage, finely shredded
1 cup apple, diced
1 cup English cucumber, diced
1/4 cup raisins
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped

TROPICAL ISLAND FRUIT SALAD

A bright, beautiful, and delicious fruit salad. This goes well with jerk chicken or another island meal.

Provided by Devin

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 4



Tropical Island Fruit Salad image

Steps:

  • Toss pineapple, mangos, papayas, and bananas together in a large bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 2.3 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

1 pineapple - peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 mangos - peeled, pitted, and cut into small cubes
2 papayas - halved lengthwise, seeded, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 bananas, sliced

AFRICAN TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD

Make and share this African Tropical Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7



African Tropical Fruit Salad image

Steps:

  • Combine fruits in a bowl.
  • Combine lime juice and brown sugar and add to fruits; toss to coat. Get your hands in there!
  • Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
  • Sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.8, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 16.4, Sodium 13.5, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 31.8, Protein 3.7

4 cups fresh pineapple or 4 cups canned pineapple, 1/2 inch cubed
2 medium oranges, peeled and divided into sections
2 medium mangoes, peeled and diced
2 bananas, cut in 1/2 inch slices
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded, toasted

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