Jamaican Fruit Salad with Lime and Honey

In Food Around The World by Lisa Soldo-Johnson4 Comments

jamaican fruit salad recipe

The Caribbean, known for its beautiful sandy beaches, the lush tropical climate, an abundance of delicious fresh fruit, is a place I would vacation all over again. Jamaica represents the Caribbean lifestyle, influencing the world’s love for Reggae music made famous by Bob Marley, their endearing Jamaican Patois accent, and the Caribbean/Jamaican food. But with tropical fruit, Jamaica has the corner on the good stuff.

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Jamaica grows many unique native fruits including mangoes, June Plum, sweetsop, soursop, tamarind, guava, cherries, guinep and more. Except for mangoes, these exotic fruits rarely find a place on the grocery store's shelves here in the United States. Luckily, there is enough of a variety of delicious fruits either grown or imported here, that we can still enjoy a healthy mix of options any time of the year.

One thing I enjoyed eating during my stay in Jamaica was their mixed fruit salad splashed with honey and lime juice. Although I most often enjoy fruit in its natural state, this recipe was a refreshing departure. The combination of fruits tucked inside the empty pineapple shells makes an impressive display for gatherings and potlucks. I love using the leftovers (if there are any) in my smoothies, topped over yogurt parfait, oatmeal, or ice cream for a special touch of Caribbean flavor.

I hope you enjoy this recipe! If you’ve made it please share it with me by tagging @culinarybutterfly on Pinterest

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Jamaican Fruit Salad with Lime and Honey Yum
A refreshing change from plain fruit. This Jamaican inspired fruit salad is splashed with fresh lime and honey for a unique twist on fresh fruit.
Course Sides
Cuisine Jamaican
Keyword gluten-free
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Course Sides
Cuisine Jamaican
Keyword gluten-free
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Combine the fruit and nuts in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Whisk the honey, lime juice, and lime zest in a small bowl and pour the dressing over the fruit gently tossing until all of the fruit is evenly coated.
  3. Gently transfer the fruit into the hollowed pineapple shells and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes

Recipe by Lisa Soldo-Johnson for www.culinarybutterfly.com

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    1. Author

      Hi Jay,
      Good question. According to the chef at a hotel in Kingston that I vacationed at, Jamaica grows many unique native fruits including mangoes, June Plum, sweetsop, soursop, tamarind, guava, cherries, guinep and more. I adjusted their original recipe to incorporate many of the fruits easily found in America. But, as most restaurants do all over the world, many hard-to-find ingredients are imported. Hope that helps.

      Lisa

    1. Author

      Hi Cynthia,
      The Jamaican Fruit Salad with Lime and Honey is such a refreshing take on a summer fruit salad. It’s one of my favorite ways to enjoy fruit with a meal or as a light lunch or afternoon snack. Let me know how you like it!

      Lisa~

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