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A close-up of Pineapple Kiwi Salad in a blue ceramic bowl placed on white marble kitchen counter.

Easy Pineapple Kiwi Salad

A bright, refreshing tropical fruit salad combining sweet pineapple cubes, zesty kiwi slices, fresh mint, and toasted coconut tossed in a lime glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups fresh pineapple, diced Cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 4 fresh kiwi fruit Peeled and sliced into half-moons
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened coconut flakes Toasted golden brown
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Provides tart citrus balance
  • 1 tablespoon liquid honey Sweetens the dressing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped Adds herbaceous aroma

Equipment

  • 1 Chef Knife For dicing pineapple
  • 1 Serving bowl Large bowl for tossing
  • 1 Skillet Dry pan for coconut

Method
 

  1. Peel and cut the pineapple and kiwi into uniform bite-sized pieces.
  2. Whisk fresh lime juice and liquid honey together in a small jar.
  3. Combine diced pineapple and sliced kiwi inside a large serving bowl.
  4. Drizzle the honey lime glaze over the fruit and toss gently.
  5. Toast coconut flakes in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden.
  6. Scatter chopped fresh mint leaves across the tossed fruit salad.
  7. Top the fruit bowl with warm toasted coconut flakes before serving.

Notes

Toss the fruit with the honey lime dressing shortly before serving to maintain the best crisp texture and prevent the kiwi from softening.