Every country has its produce of exotic fruits and vegetables. These fruits and vegetables are the core of the cuisine of that country and play an indispensable part in the food choices of the locals. Fruits as opposed to vegetables are quite independent and can be consumed in their natural form.
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Different ingredients such as cream, different types of seeds, honey, and other such things only add to the natural flavours of fruit. Having food early in the morning with some source of protein is probably one of the best breakfast options. Here are some delicious fruit salads from various parts of the world that one can enjoy.
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* Rujak
Rujak is an Indonesian salad made from exotic fruits and vegetables found in the region. The most significant aspect of the salad is the use of the peanut sauce. This salad is spicy, tangy, and a little bit sweet. There is also a very harmonious blend of all the fruits and vegetables that are used to compose the salad. Pineapple, jicama, and cucumber are compulsorily used to make the salad. Other ingredients are ground, peanuts, tamarind, peas, peppers and sugar obtained from palm. This is one of the most diverse yet perfectly balanced salads that one will get to eat.
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* Bionico
Bionico is a very famous salad from Mexico that is made from fresh fruits. It is generally made from fruits such as fire, bananas, apples, and whatever other local produce is available. It has a topping of some sweet cream along with granola, shredded, coconut and some other ingredients. It is like a delicious breakfast bowl consisting of all the necessary ingredients required to fulfil one's nutritional intake in the morning. In some variants, instead of using cream, people also like to use condensed milk. Additionally, there are various where both condensed milk and cream are used. The freshness of the fruits complements the thickness of the cream. Granola and seeds also help in adding a layer of texture.
* Frugtsalat
Frugtsalat is a Danish variant of fruit salad that is also served in the form of juice or syrup after extracting juice from the salad mixture. The salad is used as a side dish or to make different types of fruit cocktails and other such exotic drinks. It is very slightly sweet and is made by using ingredients such as apples, bananas, plums, granola, lemon juice, et cetera. Other fruits that are used to make the salad depending upon the availability are papaya, guava, mangoes, kiwis, and other such citrusy fruits.
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* Asinan
Asinan is another exotic salad from Indonesia that just doesn't have fresh fruits but also some pickled vegetables. This tangy and spicy salad is completed by using a spicy salad dressing. To make it even more delicious and complete, different vegetables such as cucumbers and cabbages are also added. Fruits such as pineapples, mangoes, bananas, and other such fruits are also added to the salad. A brine that is made from chilli sauce, sugar and vinegar is sprinkled on the top of all these ingredients and then it is chilled in the refrigerator before being served.
* Ambrosia
Ambrosia salad is quite popular in the US and is used as a side dish. It is a very creamy and sweet dessert that is made from cherries, oranges, and pineapples. What makes this fruit salad a little bit different from other salads on the list is the use of shredded coconut and marshmallow. On the top people like to add a lot of whipped cream or yoghurt as per the choice. Marshmallows and cream help in imparting a very different kind of creaminess in the salad that is hard to obtain otherwise.
* Frog Eye
Frog eye is another interesting salad from the US that is made from the amalgamation of very different ingredients that are mixed. This includes boiled pasta, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, pineapple, and some creamy dressing. It is extremely sweet, tangy and very popular in many parts of the world. What is interesting about this salad is that the use of pasta makes it lighter and more fulfilling. It is a famous dish in many parties and is often served as a side dish.
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* Hoa Qua Dam
Hoa Qua Dam is a famous Vietnamese salad that is made from a mixture of all the tropical fruits available in that geographical region. This includes mangoes, dragons, fruits and papaya. It is a refreshing salad that is often enjoyed as a light meal or a snack. The fruits are accompanied by some fresh yoghurt and are popularly consumed during summers in Vietnam.