Vietnamese fresh fruit salad (trai cay) recipe

Recipe for vietnamese fresh fruit salad (trai cay) in our easy ethnic recipes collection. Vietnam's many varieties of fresh fruit are popular offerings to the ancestors on festive occasions. A light dressing adds extra flavor to this simple dish.

Recipe ingredients

• 6 servings of fresh fruit (*)
• 2/3 cup lime juice
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

(*) You may choose to serve just one kind of fruit or an assortment for this dish. Choose ripe, brightly colored specimens of whatever is in season. A few favorite varieties in Vietnam are bananas, mangoes, melons, and star fruit.

How to make vietnamese fresh fruit salad (trai cay)

• Cut fruit into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
• Place lime juice in a medium-sized bowl and gradually stir in honey. The mixture should be smooth and creamy. Add sesame oil, cinnamon, and salt, and stir well.
• Pour dressing over fruit and mix gently. Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
• Serve in individual bowls.

Preparation time: 15 to 20 minutes
Chilling time: 15 minutes
Serves 6

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