Looking for a fresh, colorful salad that feels like a tropical vacation in a bowl? The Dragon Fruit and Kiwi Salad is a vibrant and hydrating dish that’s perfect for summer brunches, light lunches, or as a stunning side at your next gathering. It’s packed with juicy fruits, natural sweetness, and a touch of tang, all without any added sugar or fuss.
The star of this salad is dragon fruit, also known as pitaya. Its mildly sweet flavor and striking pink or white flesh dotted with tiny black seeds make it a showstopper. When paired with tangy, juicy kiwi slices, the combination becomes both visually striking and refreshing to the palate. These two fruits balance each other beautifully: the dragon fruit is soft and mellow, while the kiwi adds a punchy brightness.
To add more texture and flavor, you can include other tropical ingredients like mango chunks, pineapple bits, or pomegranate seeds. A drizzle of lime juice and a few torn mint leaves take this salad from good to unforgettable. The lime enhances the fruit’s natural sweetness while the mint adds a cooling finish, perfect for warm days.
This salad is also a nutritional powerhouse. Dragon fruit is rich in antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin C, while kiwi offers vitamin K, potassium, and a boost to your immune system. The natural hydration from these fruits makes this dish great for summer or post-workout refueling.
Best of all, it’s incredibly easy to make. Simply slice the dragon fruit and kiwi, mix gently with your choice of other fruits, squeeze over fresh lime juice, toss in some mint, and serve chilled.
Dragon fruit and kiwi salad pairs beautifully with light, citrus based cocktails like a virgin mojito or gin and tonic, as the fresh flavors enhance the tropical sweetness of the fruit.
Whether you’re making it for a brunch spread, packing it for a picnic, or enjoying a light snack, the Dragon Fruit and Kiwi Salad delivers flavor, color, and nourishment in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 dragon fruit
- 2 kiwis
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and dice the dragon fruits and kiwis.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and lime juice.
- In a large bowl, combine the dragon fruits, kiwis, and the honey-lime dressing.
- Gently toss to coat the fruits with the dressing.
- Garnish with mint leaves.
- Serve the salad chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition
Is it really worth it to buy dragon fruit? They’re kinda expensive and don’t taste like much. Just my opinion.
Eh, they taste kinda bland to me. I wouldn’t spend so much on them, but if you like the look, go for it.
I think they’re worth it! Dragon fruit adds a nice color and a unique taste. Plus, they’re packed with nutrients!
Simple and quick to make! Perfect for summer! 🍉
This looks yummy! I’m definitely going to try it. Thanks for sharing! 😊
Maybe I’m just not good at cooking but I kinda messed up the dressing.
So healthy! I’m trying to eat more fruits. This helps a lot.
I don’t really like dragon fruit, but my kids loved it. They ate it all!
That’s great to hear your kids loved it! Dragon fruit is so nutritious! Maybe you’ll like it more in a smoothie next time?
I tried this recipe and my kids didn’t even touch it. Guess kids have different tastes!
OMG, this is sooo good! I made it for a party and everyone loved it! Thanks for sharing!
Mint leaves?? Pfft, what’s the point? Didn’t add much flavor.
Simple and healthy! I added some coconut flakes and it was amazing!
Lol, salad with fruits? Sounds weird but okay.
This salad is super refreshing! I love the mix of fruity flavors. Perfect for summer!
I mixed up lime juice with lemon juice by accident, but it still tasted fine. LOL!
Isn’t dragon fruit supposed to be purple? Mine was white… confused.
Actually, dragon fruit can be white or purple, depending on the variety. You might have picked a white one!
I found the flavors kinda bland tbh. Maybe add some berries next time?
This salad is so refreshing! Loved the combination of flavors.
Not sure about this. Dragon fruit is kind of bland, don’t you think? Maybe add some berries next time?
I tried making this yesterday and it was amazing! The honey-lime dressing is a game changer!
Really easy recipe! Even my kids helped with the mixing. 👍
Umm, do we need mint? I think it’s optional. Still good though!
Disappointed! I thought dragon fruit would add more flavor. Not what I expected.
I get what you mean! I thought the same when I tried it. It’s more about the texture than the taste, I guess!
I loved it! The honey and lime really bring out the flavors. Maybe try using more honey next time?
Salad?! I thought this was a smoothie recipe! 🤷♂️
Looks fancy but way too much effort for a salad. I just chop my fruits without the dressing. 😅 ⭐⭐⭐
I don’t like dragon fruit, thought it was gonna taste like dragons. Anyway, my kids loved it so 4 stars for them! 🐉❤️
This salad is so refreshing! I love the sweetness of the dragon fruit combined with the tartness of the kiwi. Definitely a keeper! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Don’t you think honey and lime is too sweet? 🤔 I might try it with just lime next time. But the fruits are yum!
I made this and it was okay… but idk, felt like something was missing. Maybe a bit of salt? 🌊