Name: Hawaiian Fruit Salad
Ingredients: 2 large oranges; 3 bananas, thinly sliced; 1 pineapple, diced (optional); 1 package grapes, seedless (optional); 2 apples, diced (optional); 4 tablespoon icing sugar; 4 ounce shredded coconut, with excess moisture dried out; orange juice, to taste; crushed mint, for ganish (optional); cherries, for garnish (optional); strawberries, for garnish (optional)

Hawaiian Fruit Salad

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This Hawaiian Fruit Salad is a twist on a classic summer favorite. Combining Hawaiian inspired fruits with sugary sweets, it's a perfect summer dessert. Plus, fruit salad recipes get boring after awhile, spice up your menu this summer!

Ingredients

2 large oranges
3 bananas, thinly sliced
1 pineapple, diced (optional)
1 package grapes, seedless (optional)
2 apples, diced (optional)
4 tablespoons icing sugar
4 ounces shredded coconut, with excess moisture dried out
orange juice, to taste
crushed mint, for ganish (optional)
cherries, for garnish (optional)
strawberries, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Peel the oranges carefully and remove all membrane.
Peel the bananas and cut them into thin slices.
Prepare any other fruits you wish to use.
Combine the icing sugar and coconut and stir until well blended.
Arrange alternating layers of fruits in individual serving dishes or in a large serving bowl. Sprinkle each layer with part of the coconut mixture, reserving some for the top.
Pour a little orange juice on the top, add a garnish if desired, and chill well before serving.