Are you looking for a refreshing encore to a summer meal? A delectable treat that is both tasty and visually stunning? A fruit salad that is out of the ordinary? Then look no further.
I love the vibrant tropical juiciness of fresh pineapple. Add fresh berries to the pineapple to make a fruit salad and you have a cacophony of flavors that is sweet, sour, tart, and acidic all at once. The flavors virtually jump off your fork with a taste explosion that will leave your taste buds happy and begging for more.
This recipe is versatile and adaptable to suit your own tastes. Fresh mango makes a great addition. From time to time, I add one cup each of chopped pecans and shredded coconut to add some crunch. And blackberries, cherries, peaches, and plums are all at home in the salad. Adapt it as you see fit.
This recipe works well for large groups. I’ve made it for church youth conferences, fathers and sons campouts, and, most recently, for a group of friends who were in town for our annual employment and labor law conference. It’s always a hit.
Ingredients
- 1 fresh pineapple
- 2 lbs. strawberries
- 18 oz. blueberries
- 12 oz. raspberries
- 4 to 6 kiwi fruits
- Juice of 1 lime
Directions
Peel and core the pineapple. Cut it into 1/2 inch pieces. Place the pineapple in a large non-reactive bowl.
Wash the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Place the berries on a towel to dry.
Cut the strawberries into quarters. You may want to cut the strawberries into smaller pieces if you have large berries. Add the strawberries and blueberries to the bowl.
Cut off the ends of the kiwi fruits, then loosen the skin by sliding a teaspoon between the skin and the fruit.
After you have loosened the skin on one end, repeat the process on the other end of the fruit. The fruit will pop out of the skin. Cut the fruit into 1/2 inch pieces. and add it to the bowl.
Add the raspberries to the bowl. Drizzle the lime juice and gently mix the fruit.
Chill the salad for one hour to enhance the flavors, then wait for the compliments to start rolling in. I like serving the fruit salad in a clear glass bowl to highlight its brilliant colors. Enjoy.