Mangosteen fruit salad


Mangosteen fruit salad

Ingredients

4 fresh whole mangosteens
1 mango, diced
1 banana, sliced
1 cup chopped pineapple
1 cup chopped strawberries
1 cup blackberries
Generous splash pineapple juice or coconut milk (optional)
Toasted coconut flakes for garnish


Preparation

• Set the mangosteen on its side. Using a sharp paring knife, make an incision into the tough, thick rind at the midpoint of the fruit. Slowly cut around the rind, being careful not to cut into the flesh, until the two halves of the rind can be separated. Gently pull off one of the halves and, using a spoon, scoop out the fruit segments of the mangosteen. Separate the segments and place in a large bowl. Repeat with the remaining mangosteens.

• Add the mango, banana, pineapple, strawberries and blackberries to the bowl.

• If desired, add the pineapple juice or coconut milk and gently toss to coat.

• Garnish with coconut flakes.