To prepare your pineapple, cut off the crown and cut about an inch from the bottom. Stand the pineapple upright and slice away the rough outer skin, one strip at a time. Remove the "eyes" with the tip of the knife. Slice or cube as desired.
For fruit salad:
- ½ golden pineapple (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 1 papaya (peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 2 bananas (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
- shredded coconut for garnish
For papaya mint sauce:
- 1 papaya (peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped)
- 5 Tbsp. sugar
- 3 Tbsp. lime juice
- 2-3 fresh mint leaves
Puree sauce ingredients until smooth. Cover and refrigerate.
Mix fruit in a large bowl.
Spoon into goblets and drizzle with mint sauce.
Garnish with shredded coconut.
Ripening and storage:
Pineapples do not continue to ripen after harvest. They will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.