This dragon fruit salad is full of tropical flavors and colorful fruits. Use white or pink dragon fruit for this easy fruit salad topped with a citrus and mint dressing. This refreshing side is perfect for your next brunch.

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I am a big fan of fruit salads for meal preps and special occasion brunches. But I get tired of the same old berries, grapes, and bananas.

This tropical fruit salad uses kiwis (which I love but sort of forget about), dragon fruit, and pineapple to balance out the perfect mix of sour and sweet flavors.

It makes a great side dish for my gluten-free egg casserole and mimosa eggs when paired with oat flour banana bread or GF zucchini muffins.

This recipe is perfect for holiday breakfasts and weekend brunches. It is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.

🧾Ingredient Notes

The best fruit salads tend to only have 3 to 4 types of fruit so each one shines and provides balance.
You can add additional tropical fruits like star fruit or bananas, but
Optional toppings include chopped almonds or macadamia nuts and shredded coconut.
To make this fruit salad vegan, substitute sugar simple syrup for the honey.

⏲️How to Make Dragon Fruit Salad

The most time-consuming part of this recipe is cutting the fruit. You can be creative and cut into fun shapes, slice or cube, or use a melon baller.

I prefer to slice the kiwi, cube the pineapple and use a melon baller for the dragon fruit. This ensures the fruit is of equal size while still providing a bit of pizzazz.

How to Cut Dragon Fruit

To cut the dragon fruit, lay it on cutting a board and slice it in half lengthwise. Use a large spoon to scoop out the flesh, like scooping out an avocado. Then chop it into cubes.

cutting dragon fruit and zesting the orange

Dressing

Zest and juice one orange, place contents into a small bowl. Add chopped mint and whisk in the honey. This works best if the honey is slightly warm but not hot.

You can place the bottle in a bowl of warm water or place it in the microwave for 15 seconds to heat it up.

Mix

Combine your peeled and chopped fruit into a bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and gently toss. Serve immediately on its own or over yogurt.

👩🏻‍🍳 Expert Tip

To save time buy a fresh pineapple that has been peeled and cored.

dragon fruit salad in serving bowl with a plate of toast

🌡️Storing Leftovers

Dragon fruit tends to break down quickly once peeled. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in a tightly sealed container.

After 24 hours, leftover fruit (and fruit salad) is best used in a smoothie. I like a few cups of the dragon fruit salad (dressing included) with a few handfuls of spinach, ice, and coconut milk blended up.

💬Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between red and white dragon fruit?

These fruits are different species of cactus fruits. The red (pink) dragon fruits tend to be round and have a sweeter flavor. The white fruits have an oblong shape with a more acid, yet still very sweet flavor. The black seeds of both fruits are edible.

You can use either type of dragon fruit for this fruit salad recipe.

How to select dragon fruit?

When selecting dragon fruit look for fruits that have evenly colored and the skin is not excessively blotchy or dry. Similar to how you test an avocado, if it is too squishy it is likely overly ripe and if it is firm it will need to ripen for a few days before using.

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