Banana-Kiwi Salad

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Put away any preconceived notions of Grandma's fruit salad. This unusual combination of tropical fruit in a savory shallot vinaigrette will have you dreaming of the tropics.

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Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen

The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters.

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Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD

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Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Low-Sodium High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot

  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • Pinch of cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 4 kiwis, peeled and diced

  • 2 firm ripe bananas, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices

  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper

  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint

  • 2 tablespoons chopped cashews, toasted (see Tip)

Directions

  1. Whisk lime juice, oil, shallot, vinegar, honey, salt and cayenne in a medium bowl. Add kiwis, bananas, bell pepper and mint; toss to coat. Serve sprinkled with cashews.

Tips

Tip: To toast nuts & seeds on the stovetop: Toast in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, February/March 2006

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

166 Calories
6g Fat
29g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 166
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 16g
Added Sugars 1g 2%
Protein 3g 5%
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Vitamin A 853IU 17%
Vitamin C 96mg 106%
Folate 45mcg 11%
Sodium 151mg 7%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 44mg 11%
Potassium 522mg 11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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