Sweet salad of bananas, grapes, pineapple and citrus
4 servings
20 minutes
This refreshing fruit salad is a true delight born from refined French gastronomy. Its history traces back to the tradition of preparing light desserts that highlight the natural sweetness of fruits. The sweet mix of bananas, grapes, pineapple, and citrus creates a harmony of flavors – the juiciness of grapefruit and orange refreshes, the tenderness of banana balances it out, while pineapple and grapes add playful notes. The dressing made from orange juice, sour cream, and yogurt gives a creamy texture, while lemon balm completes the composition with aromatic freshness. This salad is perfect for summer evenings and elegant receptions; it can be served in orange baskets turning the dish into a work of art. Light, nutritious, and vibrant – it will emphasize the elegance of any table and is an excellent choice for lovers of natural flavors.
1
Peel the grapefruit. Separate the flesh from the membranes and cut into cubes.
- Pink grapefruits: 1 piece
2
Remove seeds from white and pink grapes.
- Grapes: 150 g
3
Peel the pineapple and cut it into cubes.
- Pineapple: 100 g
4
Peel the bananas and slice them into rounds.
- Bananas: 100 g
5
Peel the mandarin segments and remove the seeds.
- Mandarins: 2 pieces
6
Cut the orange in half and make baskets from the peel.
- Oranges: 1 piece
7
Combine fruits and berries. Dress the salad. For the dressing, mix orange juice with sour cream and yogurt. Add salt, sugar, and chopped lemon balm.
- Sour cream: 50 g
- Yoghurt: 50 g
- Salt: to taste
- Sugar: to taste
- Lemon balm: 1 bunch
8
Place the salad in the baskets.