Hawaiian Watermelon Salad

Name: Hawaiian Watermelon Salad
Ingredients: 3 cups watermelon balls or small squares; 1 cup macadamia nuts; 2 bananas; 1 small papaya; 4 limes (juice from the limes); 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks; 1 cup freshly grated or unsweetened coconut; 3 cups low-fat vanilla flavored yogurt; ⅓ cup papaya seeds

Have Made It

Watermelon Hawaiian Salad served in coconut halves on a black square plate on black woven placemat. Watermelon triangular slices on side and clear pitcher of aqua fresca in background.

Serve this salad in split fresh coconut shells and your guests will get the urge to Hula dance! Use the seeds from the papaya you’ve cut in the salad for the dressing — they have a wonderful peppery flavor.

Yields

10 servings

Ingredients

3 cups watermelon balls or small squares
1 cup macadamia nuts
2 bananas
1 small papaya
4 limes (juice from the limes)
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
1 cup freshly grated or unsweetened coconut
3 cups low-fat vanilla flavored yogurt
⅓ cup papaya seeds

Instructions

Place the macadamia nuts in a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse them a couple of times just to chop them into large pieces. Then, place them in a non-stick heavy sauté pan and toast them over medium heat just until they turn golden, stirring constantly. Remove them to a heatproof dish or bowl and allow them to cool.
Peel and cut the bananas and papaya flesh into small chunks and toss them in the lime juice. Place the banana and the papaya chunks in a large glass bowl with the watermelon, pineapple and coconut.
In another bowl mix together the yogurt and the papaya seeds. Pour over the fruit and coconut. Toss to combine.
Place in a serving bowl or coconut shells. Sprinkle the toasted macadamia nuts over the top and serve immediately.