pat's Recipe

Bahama Mama Fruit Salad

Category: Fruit salads

Because the banana will start to discolor pretty quickly, this salad should be served as soon as it is ready.

Serves 4 to 6
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)
2 - 4 tablespoons recipe Simple Syrup (see related recipe)
1/2 small ripe pineapple , peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 medium ripe papayas , halved, peeled, and seeded, flesh cut into 1-inch chunks
2 large ripe bananas , peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds


Mix zest, rum, and syrup in small bowl and let sit 10 minutes. Layer pineapple, papaya, and banana in serving bowl. Drizzle with syrup. Toss and serve.