The star of this nutritious fruit salad is the Victoria pineapple, also known as the Baby Queen Victoria pineapple, common rough pineapple, Zululand pineapple and baby South African pineapple. It is small, standing only 4 to 5 inches tall, and is sweeter, more aromatic and more nutrient-packed than more common varieties. But, if you can't find one of these babies, substitute a cup or two of any fresh pineapple chunks.
Prep Time: 20 Min
Chill Time: 2 Hr
Ready In: 2 Hr 20 Min
Ingredients:
- 2 oranges
- 1 pink grapefruit
- 2 kiwis
- 1 mango
- Zest of 1 lime
- 12 lychees
- 1 Victoria pineapple
- 4 figs
- 2 tablespoons rum (optional)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
Directions:
- Peel the oranges, grapefruit, kiwis and mango, and then cut into slices and place in a large bowl. Add the lime zest.
- Deseed the lychees and add them to the bowl.
- Cut the pineapple in half, cut off the skin and then cut into quarters and add to the bowl.
- Peel the figs and add to the rest of the fruit.
- Add the rum (if you're using it) and the sugar, then cover with plastic wrap and let stand in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.
This recipe is courtesy of Gourmandize.com.
