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    Published: May 22, 2012 · Modified: Feb 13, 2020 by Denise Browning · "Post may have affiliate links so I earn a commission at no extra cost to you."

    Brazilian Fruit Salad (Salada de Frutas)

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    Brazilian fruit salad consists of a fresh fruit cocktail made with chunks of tropical fruits mixed with orange and lime juices, spices, and a sweetener.

    The heat here in Texas is already announcing that summer is about to arrive. This Brazilian fruit salad made with a mixture of fruits is the ideal healthy treat to refresh both body and soul.

    A bowl of fruit salad

    On a hot day like today, there is nothing better than eating something light and refreshing, right?

    Here's my idea: how about a chilled tropical Brazilian fruit salad?!!!

    In Brazil, our traditional fruit salad is a combination of papaya, pineapple, and bananas tossed with a mixture of fresh orange juice, cinnamon, and sugar or honey.

    I also include mango, watermelon, fresh lemon juice, and nutmeg in mine.

    This fruit salad can be eaten for breakfast (plain or with yogurt and granola), at snack time, or as a dessert (plain, or topped with ice cream or a hint of heavy cream).

    I am telling you: either served alone or with whatever topping of your choice, this salad is heavenly!

    Now please excuse me because I cannot wait any longer to devour one of my favorite fresh treats.

    Keep yourself cool and enjoy our Brazilian fruit salad!!

     

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    Brazilian Fruit Salad (Salada de Frutas)

    Brazilian fruit salad consists of a fresh fruit cocktail made with chunks of banana, papaya, mango, pineapple, and watermelon mixed with orange and lime juices, spices, and a sweetener.
    Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Author Denise Browning

    Ingredients

    • ¼ large papaya peeled, deseeded, and cubed
    • ¼ large pineapple peeled, cored, and cubed
    • 2 large bananas peeled and medium diced**
    • 1 large mango peeled and cubed
    • ¼ small deseeded watermelon peeled and cubed
    • ½ to ¾ cup fresh orange juice
    • Juice of 1 lime or lemon
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 dash of nutmeg
    • 1 - 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
    • **Before cutting, please see directions.

    Instructions

    • Prepare all the fruits, except the bananas, and mix gently together in a plastic or glass bowl.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange and lemon juices, the spices, and the sugar or honey. Then, mix with the fruits. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours.
    • Right before serving, peel and dice the bananas. Mix with the other fruits. Serve the fruit salad plain, topped with a hint of heavy whipping cream, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For both a vegetarian and dairy-free version, serve plain. Enjoy!

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