| Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 0 mins | Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 147 | 1g | 0g | 36g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 26g | 8g | 3g | 0g |
Nothing quite whispers the words tropical paradise into your taste buds than the delectable Abiu and Passion Fruit Salad. Born from my love for mixing and matching flavors that resonate with my Indian-American roots, this delightful fruit salad is a harmony of sweet, tangy, and refreshing notes that are bound to awaken your senses.
A Symphony of Flavors
Imagine digging your spoon into the smooth, pudding-like flesh of the tropical Abiu, balanced by the zesty crunch of Passion fruits, in a single bite. The addition of freshly squeezed orange juice and a touch of honey brings an irresistible sweetness and tang that embraces the unified flavor. Plus, who could ignore the intoxicating aroma of vanilla that rounds up the whole experience? It’s truly a blissful sojourn to a tropical paradise.
More than Just a Delicious Dish
Apart from these exotic flavor pairings, the Abiu and Passion Fruit Salad also comes jam-packed with health benefits. Abiu is a rich source of vitamins A and C, boosting your immunity and promoting healthy skin. Meanwhile, passion fruits are known to be beneficial for heart health, and ingredient like honey comes with the bonus of antibiotic effects. There’s no better way to indulge in a sweet treat while nourishing your body.
The versatility of this Abiu and Passion Fruit Salad can’t be understated as it can be served with any dish, but why not try it with something a bit more spicy? The sweet and tangy flavors would work perfectly to balance it out. It bears a resemblance with traditional fruit salads, but the unique choice of fruits sets it apart, giving you a fusion of traditional West Coast freshness and exotic flavors.
Cooking up this tasty dish always reminds me of the sun-kissed afternoons back in California where my Gujarati roots were blended with the West Coast culture. Each bite of this beautiful salad is an explosion of sunshine in your mouth, with the delicious tang of the passion fruit and the velvety smooth Abiu creating a flavor profile that’s truly unique and invigorating. So, next time you wish to treat yourself or your loved ones to a sweet symphony of fruits, remember the Abiu and Passion Fruit Salad.
What You’ll Need
- 3 ripe Abiu fruits
- 6 ripe Passion fruits
- 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Mint leaves for garnish
Method
Step One
Begin by preparing your fruits. For the Abiu fruits, cut them in half and carefully remove the pulp using a spoon. Ensure that you get as much pulp as possible, but try not to damage the skin. Ensure to remove any seeds found in the pulp. For the Passion fruits, cut them in half as well and spoon out the insides into a separate bowl. Make sure you get both the seeds and the juice.
Step Two
Next, strain the passion fruit pulp through a sieve in order to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the seeds and solid bits. Combine the strained passion fruit juice with the Abiu fruit pulp in a large bowl.
Step Three
In a separate container, stir together the freshly squeezed orange juice, honey and vanilla extract. Mix this thoroughly until the honey is completely dissolved and incorporated.
Step Four
Pour the orange juice mixture over the fruit pulp. Mix everything gently but thoroughly until the fruits are well coated with the juice mix. Make sure to stir slowly so as not to damage the delicate Abiu fruit pulp.
Step Five
Refrigerate the fruit salad for at least 1 hour before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and for the salad to be served chilled.
Step Six
When ready to serve, divide the fruit salad amongst serving bowls and garnish with fresh mint leaves. This Abiu and Passion Fruit Salad is best served fresh and cold, enjoy!
