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Tropical Fruit Salad with Pitaya, Mango and Watermelon
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Tropical Fruit Salad with Pitaya, Mango and Watermelon – Vegan version

Magenta pitaya, ripe mango and cold watermelon, with a little lime and date syrup dressing that sharpens the sweetness. When all the fruit is cut into same-size cubes, every spoonful gets all the flavors together. Vegan version: Date syrup (silan).

⏱ 45 min🍽 4 servings 🌍 Mediterranean👩‍🍳 Afoona
⚖ Pareve🥬 Vegetarian🌾 Gluten-free
Versions:Original🌱 Vegan

👨‍🍳 Method

  1. 1
    Halve the pitaya lengthwise, scoop out the flesh with a spoon and cut into 2 cm cubes.
    KnifeCutting board
  2. 2
    Peel the mango, cut the flesh away from the pit and dice to the same size.
    PeelerKnifeCutting board
  3. 3
    Cut the watermelon and apples into same-size cubes.
    KnifeCutting board
  4. 4
    In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice and date syrup.
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  5. 5
    Gently toss the pitaya, mango, watermelon and apples with the dressing.
    Serving bowl
  6. 6
    Put the bowl in the fridge for 20 minutes, while the fruit soaks up the dressing.
    Refrigerator
    💡Chill briefly, no more than two hours: the watermelon starts releasing water and the salad turns watery.
  7. 7
    Chop the mint leaves just before serving and sprinkle on top.
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152calories
2 gprotein
35 gcarbs
1 gfat
● protein 5%● carbs 90%● fat 5%

Per serving (325 g), of 4 servings

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🔧 Tools needed (7)

  • Refrigerator · Also works: Freezer (Chills faster; don't let it freeze) · Ice bath (Ice bath)
  • Cutting board · Also works: Plate (Large plate, dulls the knife)
  • Knife · Also works: Food processor (Fast, less control over size) · Kitchen shears (For herbs/dough)
  • Bowl · Also works: Pot (None)
  • Peeler · Also works: Paring knife (Wastes more of the fruit, slow)
  • Whisk · Also works: Hand mixer (None) · 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Fork (Beat with a fork, less air)
  • Serving bowl · Also works: Bowl (None)

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Fruit Salad

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