🥗 Refreshing Tropical Salad 🍍🥭A Taste of Paradise in Every Bite!

An explosion of freshness, crunchiness and tropical flavor that will transform your meals! 😍

Are you tired of that boring salad, right? Well, get ready, because this one Refreshing Tropical Salad is a true paradise on a plate! I

just imagine: sweet mango, creamy avocado, juicy pineapple, crispy cucumber and that spicy touch of red onion. And to end with a flourish? Roasted cashew nuts + one lemon mint sauce that is lip-smacking. 😋

Besides being beautiful and colorful, it is nutritious, quick to prepare and versatile — perfect for a light lunch, quick dinner or afternoon snack. Want to learn this wonder?

📋 Recipe Information

• ⏱️ Preparation time: 20 minutes
• 🍽️ Performance: 2 generous servings
• 🧑‍🍳 Difficulty: Very easy
• 🌱 Restriction: Gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan (no protein animal)

🥑 Ingredients

• 1 ripe mango (diced)
• 1/2 ripe avocado (diced)
• 1/2 fresh pineapple (diced)
• 1/2 cucumber (diced)
• 1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
• 1/4 cup cashews (chopped)

For the sauce:

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint (chopped)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

🍽️ Nutritional Information (per serving)

👩‍🍳 Preparation Method – Step by Step

1. In a large bowl, add the mango, avocado, pineapple, cucumber, red onion and cashew nuts.
2. In another small container, mix well the olive oil, lemon juice, mint, salt and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently.
4. Serve immediately — very cold, it's even tastier! 😍

🌀 Alternative Versions

• 🐔 With shredded chicken: more protein for your dish!
• 🐟 With smoked salmon: sophisticated and healthy flavor.
• 🌱 With grilled tofu: ideal for vegans.
• 🍓 With other fruits: try kiwi, strawberries or grapes.
• 🧉 Alternative dressing: try a Greek yogurt with honey and lemon one!

❌ Common Mistakes

• ❌ Use unripe fruits: the salad loses its flavor and sweetness.
• ❌ Don't dry the ingredients: it turns into a tropical soup... nobody wants it!
• ❌ Overdo the sauce: the idea is to enhance, not drown out, the flavors.

🧊 Storage

• Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
• If possible, store the sauce separately to maintain its crunch.

📜 Recipe History

This delight was born from the desire to bring tropical lightness and joy on the plate, with the best of Brazilian fruits. It's like a little piece of the Caribbean with a Brazilian accent. 🌴✨

Inspired by the vibrant colors and intense flavors of nature, this salad celebrates the best of what we have: fresh fruit, affordable ingredients and that special touch that only home cooking brings.

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