Carmen Miranda

Bright, bold, and bursting with tropical flair, the "Carmen Miranda" fruit salad is a lively medley of fresh pineapple, mango, papaya, kiwi, strawberries, and banana, all tossed in a luscious honey-lime dressing and topped with fragrant mint leaves. Inspired by the vibrant charisma of its namesake, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for hosting summer gatherings, enjoying as a healthy dessert, or simply refreshing your snack routine. The combination of tangy lime zest, sweet honey, and juicy fruits creates a perfectly balanced flavor profile, while the addition of mint adds an invigorating finish. Serve this colorful tropical fruit salad immediately or chill it for a cool, breezy treat that’s as delightful to the eye as it is to the palate.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 whole (peeled, cored, and diced) Pineapple
• 2 whole (peeled, pitted, and diced) Mango
• 1 whole (peeled, seeded, and diced) Papaya
• 4 whole (peeled and sliced) Kiwi
• 1 cup (hulled and halved) Strawberries
• 2 whole (sliced) Banana
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Lime zest

Directions

Step 1

Prepare all the fruits by peeling, coring, seeding, and slicing according to the ingredient list. Place the prepared fruits (pineapple, mango, papaya, kiwi, strawberries, and banana) into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, freshly squeezed lime juice, and lime zest until well combined.

Step 3

Pour the honey-lime dressing over the mixed fruits in the large bowl.

Step 4

Gently toss the fruits and dressing together using a large spoon or spatula, ensuring all the fruits are coated evenly.

Step 5

Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint leaves over the fruit salad and give it one final, gentle toss.

Step 6

Transfer the fruit salad to a serving dish or bowl. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for a chilled option.

Step 7

Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired and enjoy this tropical burst of flavor!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2665g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1499.9

Total Fat 7.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 88.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 381.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.8g	0%
Total Sugars 295.1g
Protein 17.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 482.3mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 3346.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.0%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 91.7%