Tropical Milkshake #DairyWeek

All the Tropical Flavors that you love blended into an American treat, topped with red, white and blue sprinkles making it perfect for Independence Day.

 Today is the final day of our National Dairy Month celebration.......

Grilled Asian Mahi Mahi with Kiwi Pineapple Salsa #ImprovCookingChallenge

Meaty, tender Mahi Mahi fillet slathered in Asian Flavors, grilled to perfection and served with a sweet tropical Kiwi Pineapple Salsa.

Welcome to the Improv Cooking Challenge.........

Pavlova with Kiwi and a Book Review #EattheWorld

Crispy on the outside these meringues melt in your mouth when you bite into them.  Topped with whipped cream and sliced kiwis, it makes a wonderful pavlova.  Much like you would find when visiting New Zealand.

Come join in the fun as we "Eat the World"...…

Tropical Fruit Salad #MexicanRecipes #FoodieExtravaganza

This is day 3 of the Cinco de Mayo party hosted by Sue of Palatable Pastime and it is also the day that we get together each month to celebrate National Food Holidays with Foodie Extravaganza.  This month my friend, Cam, of Culinary Adventures with Camilla is hosting.  She went to the nibble and discovered that May is National Salad Month.

I decided to combine both of these events by making a Tropical Fruit Salad.  Every party needs a fruit platter or fruit salad for the beauty and color it offers to the serving table or buffet.

I combined all the fruits that make me think of being in Cozumel, enjoying a day of diving and a night of feasting.  We eat a lot of fruit while on dive trips.  There is always an abundance of fruit at the breakfast bar, they serve us fresh fruit between dives and, of course, there are all of the fruity margaritas and rum punches when the dive day is through.

Make sure you scroll past this easy peasy and gorgeous salad recipe to see what the others have brought to the Fiesta and more terrific salad recipes that are sure to keep you happy all summer long.

Tropical Fruit Salad

1 pineapple, cored, peeled and cut into chunks

2 mangoes, cored, peeled and cut into chunks

2 kiwi, peeled, halved and sliced into half moons

1 pt. strawberries, hulled,  halved or quartered depending on size

half of a small seedless watermelon, peeled and cut into chunks

1/2 c. mango juice

1/2 c. pineapple/orange juice

1/4 c. honey

1 T. poppy seeds

1/2 shredded coconut

Place the pineapple, mangoes, kiwi, strawberries and watermelon in a large bowl.  In a small bowl whisk together the juices, honey and poppy seeds, pour over the fruit.  Add the shredded coconut and gently toss the fruit to cover in dressing and distribute the coconut.  Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.  Print Recipe

More Fiesta Fare

• Tropical Fruit Salad from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Taco Salad Boats from Palatable Pastime
• Champurrado from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Shrimp Veracruz from the Tip Garden
• Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken from Cooking With Carlee
• Mexican Street Corn Salad from Caroline's Cooking
• Cilantro Lime Rice from Books n' Cooks
• Frozen Peach Margaritas from Family Around the Table

Check back each and every day for new recipes by following along with the hashtag #MexicanRecipes on social media. Are you a food blogger interested in posting within our blogging community? Find out more by joining us online: Holiday Fun with Our Blog Friends.

The Salad Smörgåsbord

• Avocado Egg Salad by Making Miracles
• Carrot Raisin Salad by Hardly A Goddess
• Cilantro Lime Cucumber Salad by Cookaholic Wife
• Crunchy Salad by Sneha's Recipe
• Lahpet Thoke by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Mexican Street Corn Salad by Caroline's Cooking
• Taco Salad Boats by Palatable Pastime
• Tortellini Cesar Salad by Fearlessly Creative Mammas
• Tropical Fruit Salad A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Warm Steak and Sweet Potato Salad by Our Good Life

Foodie Extravaganza is where we celebrate obscure food holidays or cook and bake together with the same ingredient or theme each month. This month Camilla of Culinary Adventures with Camilla is hosting. She encouraged us: "Let's celebrate all things salad. Green salads, pasta salads, potato salads...whatever you want!"

Posting day for #FoodieExtravaganza is always the first Wednesday of each month. If you are a blogger and would like to join our group and blog along with us, come join our Facebook page Foodie Extravaganza. We would love to have you! If you're a spectator looking for delicious tid-bits check out our Foodie Extravaganza Pinterest Board! Looking for our previous parties? Check them out HERE.