This refreshing tropical fruit salad is made with dragonfruit, honeydew, carambola, and pineapple, and tossed in coconut water and honey. So cool and sweet!
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Tropical Fruit Salad with Honey Coconut Water Dressing
Do you ever get so busy that you forget to drink? I do. Between work, family, and hobbies, it seems there’s always another activity on the schedule. I have to remind myself to take a moment or two just to refresh!
Sometimes, the best refreshment is something simple. Just sitting down with a cool beverage or a light snack (or both) can be all it takes to make you feel energized.
There are a lot of great beverages to choose from when you’re looking to hydrate. I went to Walmart the other day to try out Snapple Straight Up Tea, Vita Coco Pure, Brasilia Blueberry Bai5, and Neuro Bliss. Before you head to Walmart, don’t forget to grab this coupon and this rebate!
Most of these drinks can be found in cold cases near the checkout lanes. Different cold cases have different assortments of drinks, so be sure to look around to find the one you want.
In addition, more varieties can be found in the aisles containing sodas, bottled tea, and water.
Personally, I’m a coconut water fanatic, so Vita Coco Pure was a must for me. I’ve combined it with some of my favorite fruits and a little dab of honey to make a tropical fruit salad that will perk you right up with its cheerful color and cool sweetness. I also loved the Snapple Straight Up Tea Sorta Sweet, which was sweetened with real sugar, but not quite as sweet as their regular sweet tea. Very refreshing!
Tropical Fruit Salad Recipe
Tropical Fruit Salad with Honey Coconut Water Dressing
This refreshing fruit salad is made with dragonfruit, honeydew, carambola, and pineapple, and tossed in coconut water and honey. So cool and sweet!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup dragonfruit chunks you will need one dragonfruit
- 1 cup honeydew chunks
- 1 carambola sliced across to form star shapes star fruit
- Fresh mint optional garnish
Instructions
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Combine the honey and coconut water and whisk until honey dissolves.
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Combine the fruit in a large bowl. Pour the coconut water and honey dressing over the fruit and toss lightly. Garnish with mint sprig and serve immediately.
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Amber | Caleigh's Kitchen
I’ve never tried dragon fruit, or star fruit and it’s kind of hard to find in my remote region of Texas :-), but once I do I want to give this a go. Sounds so refreshing and sweet!
I’d love it if you would come and share on Try A Bite Tuesday Link Party that’s happening over at Caleigh’s Kitchen!
Katie
I can often find it in Hispanic grocery stores, even when it is nowhere to be seen in other grocery stores. 🙂 I’ll check out your link party!
heather @french press
I am the same way, I sometimes go all day without taking a drink – not good – and I love coconut water
Katie
I know, right? Even when I am not in the mood for water, I can drink coconut water.
Christie
I love the fruit you used in this salad. This is not your ordinary fruit salad. I would love big bowl.
Michelle@healthiersteps
I’m from the Tropics so I love everything about this recipe!
Katie
Why thank you! Coming from a tropical person, that means a lot! 🙂
Joy @ Joy Love Food
I love coconut water but have never used it in a dressing, great idea, this sounds so refreshing and delicious!
Katie
It was a spur of the moment decision. I thought it would add a little oomph to the fruit. 🙂
Diane
This is just an amazing salad! It looks refreshing and so beautiful! Found you at #TryaBiteTuesday link up!
Katie
Thanks! I have just visited your site, too! 🙂
Heather {Brie Brie Blooms}
This looks delicious! #client
Emily
So, when are you making this again?! I want to try it – looks amazing! #client
Katie
Thank you! It really was very refreshing.
Debra @ Bowl Me Over
What a beautiful fruit salad – love the dressing too! Thanks for stopping by #TryaBiteTuesday and sharing your delicious recipe! Pinned and shared – hope to see you back this week!