Give friends a taste of the tropics on warm summer days with this refreshing fruit blend. For a little extra punch, you might add a splash of coconut rum.

 

  • Total Time
    Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Makes
    8 servings
  • 1 can (10 ounces) frozen nonalcoholic pina colada mix, thawed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup pineapple-orange juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1-1/2 cups green grapes
  • 1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1-1/2 cups halved fresh strawberries
  • 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
  • Thinly sliced fresh mint, optional

Directions

  • For dressing, mix first 5 ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Place fruit in a large bowl; toss gently with dressing.
  • Refrigerate, covered, until serving. If desired, top with mint.
Test Kitchen Tips

  • For an instant tropical smoothie, puree leftovers with a touch of yogurt.
  • This looks and tastes fab garnished with toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 225 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.