Prep time: 20 minutes | Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 Mango ripe (peeled and cubed)
- 1 Pineapple Small, ripe, about 4 cups (peeled and cubed)
- 2 Bananas (peeled and sliced)
- 1 Lime juiced, about 2 tablespoons
- 3 tablespoons Coconut unsweetened, dried, shredded
Live Well Tips
- Tonga is a country made up of over 100 islands in the South Pacific.
- Mango, pineapples, coconut and bananas are common fruits found in Tonga.
- Substitute fruits in this salad for other fresh fruits like watermelon, papaya or oranges.
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- In a large bowl, combine cut fruit, lime juice and coconut. Gently stir until evenly mixed.
- Serve immediately, or cover well and chill up to 8 hours.
Cook Together! Making Recipe with Kids
Fruit salad is a great way to add fruit to any meal. Substitute your child’s favorite fruits for a unique dish.
Easy Tasks
- Wash fresh foods, drain, and pat dr.
- Peel banana, break into chunks
Intermediate Tasks
- Measure and place all ingredients into bowl
- Juice lime
Difficult Tasks
- Cut fruit into cubes
- Slice lime in half
Nutrition Facts
Serving size 3/4 cup: Calories–138; Protein–1.6g; Carbohydrate–33g; Total Fat–1.7g; Saturated Fat–1g; Fiber–3.7g; Sodium–9.5mg
Adapted from Healthy, Easy Recipes Inspired by Asia and the Pacific Islands