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Saladi Ya Matunda (African Tropical Fruit Salad) Recipe

Saladi Ya Matunda (African Tropical Fruit Salad) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 oranges, peeled and sectioned and cut in half
2 mangoes, peeled, pitted and diced
1 fresh pineapple, cored and diced
1/2 cantaloupes , made into melon balls using a small melon baller or 1/2 diced melon
4 bananas, peeled and sliced
1 lime , juice of, only
grated coconut, garnish
roasted peanuts, garnish
1 cup sugar
1 cup water

Directions:

To make simple syrup: bring water and sugar (1 cup each) to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until syrupy, stirring. Refrigerate until ready to use.
In a large glass bowl (or salad bowl), combine fruit, tossing gently.
Stir in lime or lemon juice and enough of the simple syrup to desired sweetness.
Cover salad and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring once.
Refrigerate until serving time.
Serve in individual bowls, garnished with coconut and peanuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	154.28 Kcal (646 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	6.43mg	0%
Potassium	413.28mg	9%
Total Carbs	39.44g	13%
Sugars	31.9g	128%
Dietary Fiber	3.79g	15%
Protein	1.78g	4%
Vitamin C	54.7mg	91%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	27.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	72.36 Kcal (303 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	3.02mg	0%
Potassium	193.85mg	9%
Total Carbs	18.5g	13%
Sugars	14.96g	128%
Dietary Fiber	1.78g	15%
Protein	0.83g	4%
Vitamin C	25.7mg	91%
Calcium	13.1mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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