RECIPE

Melon and Mango Salad with Toasted Coconut and Pistachios

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 4

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  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 4
  • FAST
  • HEALTHY
  • MAKE-AHEAD
  • VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
    2. 1/3 cup roasted salted pistachios, coarsely chopped
    3. 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
    4. 1 tablespoon minced candied ginger
    5. 1 tablespoon packed mint leaves
    6. 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
    7. Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
    8. 1/2 medium honeydew melon, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
    9. 1/2 large cantaloupe, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
    10. 1 mango, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

Directions

  1. In a small skillet, toast the coconut over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. Mix in the pistachios.
  2. In a blender, puree the lime juice, ginger, mint and crushed red pepper until smooth; season with salt and white pepper. Transfer to a bowl and toss with the fruit. Just before serving, sprinkle the fruit with the coconut and pistachios.

Make Ahead

The salad can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 hours.