Great idea using them as “boats”. And how awesome is this dragon fruit bowl for serving a tropical fruit salad? Is it hard to grow?? She has a penchant for comfortably chic style, great food, and travel. Ingredients 12 strawberries 2 kiwis 1/2 dragon fruit, see notes 1/2 mango 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice 2 tsp maple or agave syrup (optional) The chicken and toasted bulgur salad with corn and arugula, the cream of mushroom soup, and the poached pears in rosé syrup are tantalizing my tastebuds like crazy! My plant seems to be doing well. When you said mild… is it rather bland? Melanie- yes, there are definitely some benefits of living in warm Southern California. After waiting for seven years for our dragon fruit plant to fruit, it has finally fruited. Thanks ! Supposedly they’ll grow here in Houston with protection from the occaisional freeze. Wow !!! Will definitely be giving some variation of this salad a try. Comment document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a956ed5011a0fdd15d0d91c4a6bc3a17" );document.getElementById("j5113bc4d5").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Toss the thick-sliced fruit with a little salt and lime and a few drops of sesame oil I’d really like to see pictures/ description of how you have it trellised. Or the mango-cup thing? You can read the post here- Life Cycle of Dragon Fruit. This colorful fruit salad is delightfully simple to pull together with a variety of healthy fruits and lemon or lime juice. … Required fields are marked *. Even the addition of some lettuce to green up the salad is great too and the greens will add even more antioxidants. : ). Dragon Fruit Salad. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Red dragonfruit’s so juicy that there’s no way to toss it into a salad without the salad taking on the color red. But your cold East Coast weather can grow many things that we can’t! Lemon juice, chives, and diced jalapeno are tossed with chopped dragon fruit for a fun tropical salsa. I was surprised by the size of the flower as large as a saucer and then was surprised a second time when I found the gorgeous fruit a short while later. Wish I had. (I wish I could run to my garden…but alas, I do not have one yet!). Tamar- LOL! The mother plant fruited only after I stopped taking cuttings from it. Eating dragon fruit is really simple because the red outer skin simply peels off the heart of the fruit. On our farm in India which is already over crowded with other fruit trees, I am growing dragon fruit on shade trees. have lots of micro-climates. Most of the time, the store bought dragon fruits were picked rather pinkish, then allowed to ripen to red, so the flavors tend to be much more mild. With only a few ingredients, you can pull together this snack or appetizer quickly. Holy cow, we had a ton of dragon fruits this year! We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. What a gorgeous fruit! Ingredients. My daughter is trying to grow one in MONTANA with a stake in a pot on her deck in the sun. My new year’s resolution is to find a couple of these plants and grow them in my yard. I wonder where I can order some seedlings of this amazing fruit vine/tree. and it’s so fun for everyone to see the cycle from beginning to end. Better yet, just cut the fruit in half, gently scoop out the white fruit with a spoon and go to town from there! When harvested right off the plants, the flavors are really fresh and refreshing. The fruit … This was from the crop of Summer 2007 and we have pictures showing the whole blooming cycle. i would love to know where i can buy some to try it. It seems like a trick-fruit, doesn’t it? We grow 5 varieties and the most prolific one is the white centered variety, which is the lightest in flavor, but still very refreshing. or check melissa’s its a fruit compay that supplies stores ,its kind of pricey though . SoCal, Florida, Thailand, Hawaii etc. Not only are they pretty darn gorgeous but dragon fruits are so good and good for you! Let me know thanx, thank you for the bio on dragon fruit, lovely recipe btw, love your site, love your recipes and the humour behind them. I live in southwest Florida. Thanks for sharing the lovely photographs. Set aside. I’ve been wanting to get my hands on these for awhile now. It may offer some health benefits , but human studies are needed to verify this. I love dragon fruit. Hopefully you’ll be able to find it somewhere. Can’t say chicken on this one? Certainly kicking up my salad recipe repertoire. Adding slices of star fruit ginger slices and toasted sesame seeds as garnish. The photos are fab, I don’t think I can find dragon fruit here in Japan….. unless they are an import….. Then we researched what would grow here and started planning from there. can get dragon fruit through http://www.localharvest.org/dragon-fruit. I have seen them on a trip up into North Queensland where they grow them I need to check our local shops to see if they are available. Thanks so much and Happy Holidays to the four of you! What the &*%$ are those?”  Oh yeah, we love it when people get excited. i have seen dragon fruit on other webb sites and i too would love to try it. This fruit is absolutely delicious and has a unique look inside and out. No membership needed. … Because I had no idea about a lot of these fruits when I first tried them, I asked if we could make a video on how to cut and enjoy pineapple, kiwi, dragon fruit, passion fruit, persimmon, cherimoya, feijoa, and everything else in the box! Not only does it explain why each of these nutrient-dense plants is so great for us to eat, there are recipes so we can actually enjoy them. Required fields are marked *. The quick acceptance of the tropical fruit in places such as Malaysia and Vietnam probably had something to do with its stunning appearance. Seriously. They were beautiful and sweet. NY winters. I just can’t get enough. 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.cp-invisible-on-mobile {display: none !important;}} I’ve never seen dragonfruit. Wouldn’t it grow here, too? Dragon Fruit Salad with Lemony Chicken & Butternut Purée Also called pitaya, dragon fruit is a dramatic-looking tropical fruit is rich in vitamin C, iron and red pigments called betacyanins, which help protect the heart from damage. Even areas like Southern Cal. “carl June 2, 2011 at 5:54 pm It isn’t very strong, but it is just too beautiful to pass up! Summer of 2009 Dragon Fruit Flowers. Mix gently, adding fresh lime juice. from what i can gather this would be fine for growing the plant. The plants are doing well but to fruit they need a lot of sunshine. It’s a trade off! I’ve had it. Would you have any tips or books for people who want to start a garden in their backyards ( I live in Southern California too ) ? To do this, we store the data as outlined in our privacy policy. We can’t get enough of Aperol Spritz th, Refreshing Kiwi margaritas to get through this cra, Three styles across the Noguchi river. I’ve had dragon fruit before, but didn’t know what the plant looked like. Dragon fruit got its start in the western hemisphere. any one who wants seeds can e-mail me and I would be happy to send some for free of course. The beauty of the flower is breathtaking. I'm not sure our new ... Have you ever tried making a stovetop air freshener? I wish her luck to get it through that time as it will not have much light. I love your blog! I just love your photography, I want to run to the store and buy some of these amazing fruits right now! Luci is everything California. Cut dragon fruit in half. Sign Up for your printable checklist of ingredients to make perfect salad combination! Read the post here and get some dragon fruit recipes too. All Rights Reserved. The Salty Side Dish Fruit Salad Trifle: The Perfect No-Bake Summer Dessert from Savvy Saving Couple Dragon Fruit Salad from Around My Family Table Cantaloupe Fruit Salad from Know Your Produce Creamy Fruit Salad from […] Reply. SHE SEEKS TO MAKE A SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE STYLISH AND DOABLE FOR EVERYONE! Several years ago I saw them displayed in piles at Thai markets and never ventured to buy any. I spent about 5 months in Southeast Asia this year, so I’ve gotten to be a big fan of dragon fruit. xoxo. i live in the far north of new zealand where the climate is subtropical. I’ve never seen a dragon fruit! Can someone help me on this, please! We only ask for your name and e-mail so we can verify you are human and if requested notify you of a reply. The colors are amazing. Deana- The white center, red outer variety is rather mild. Did you know that trick about the pineapple leaves? a dragon fruit plant. I prefer the purple version of the fruit, but there is also white dragon fruit. looks absolutely refreshing and delicious! My plant was climbing a grapefruit tree, but now the dead tree has been cut down and the cactus needs to be relocated. Dragon fruit doesn’t just work in side dishes––it … We’ve love to go to New Zealand to research it for you 😉 Judging by many of the produce coming out of New Zealand, the climate should be perfect to grow dragon fruit in many parts of the country. Can’t believe you have 5 varieties of Dragon Fruit?! This recipe looks wonderful. Your email address will not be published. Distributor of exotic fresh fruits and vegetables. I sure hope it tastes as good as it looks. I’m definitely interested in growing my own. The dragonfruit salads above have the same yogurt dressing. I grew up devouring kiwis and then mangoes once I discovered their amazingness. 1 banana (sliced) 1 cup mango (peeled and cubed; use frozen if fresh, ripe mangoes are unavailable) 1 cup lychee fruit (if using canned, discard the liquid) 1 star fruit (peeled and sliced) 1 to 2 cups strawberries. I’m pretty jealous of how tropical it looks over there. The people at the nurseries are great resources for understanding problems that come up (bad soil, bug or fungus problems, etc…) Happy gardening! Talk to the people at the local nurseries for info on good plants for your area. After another 3 years it is 6 1/2 feet tall and has masses of fruit on it this year. With some planning, dragon fruit could be part of your future fruit salad! Thank you for such gardening excitement. Since then no other flowers have bloomed. My plant hasn’t produced any more fruit since then even though it has grown a lot all over the lowest tier of a grapefruit tree. Spectacular fruit and spectacular photography! i live about 100 miles from auckland where there are many asian markets. I can’t wait to see the other ones. I also love the red variety. Dragon Fruit Salsa from Mama Likes to Cook. Copyright © 2021 Luci's Morsels on the Cookd Pro Theme. I just discovered them in Singapore in October and love them. What does it taste like? post here and get some dragon fruit recipes too. Every one of your posts makes me want to move into your backyard. Cut dragon fruit in half. Photographs of the ripe and almost ready dragon fruit! I agree about the flavor. PASSIONATE ABOUT LIVING HAPPILY AND SUSTAINABLY, LUCI SHARES HER JOURNEY THROUGH MAKING LONG-LASTING CHOICES FOR STYLE, FOOD, TRAVEL, AND FAMILY. It’s so neat! The texture of the fruit and seeds reminds me of kiwi, but the taste of this tropical fruit is one of a kind. Make the Perfect Salad Every Time! Love that stuff!! “the bang me was awesome” btw lol But it would be awesome, great idea! Dragon Fruit Bowl. Previous Dragon Fruit Posts and Photographs: Dragon fruit is easy to grow from cuttings if you live in the right climate i.e. Can hardly wait to read your post on how you guys grow dragon fruit. Place all chopped and prepared fruit in a large salad bowl. Enjoying summer fruit all the way into winter is why we live in Southern California. Dragon fruit is a beautiful tropical healthy fruit that comes from a climbing cactus in various shapes and colours including red-and yellow-skinned varieties, and its seeds have a nutty flavour. But, they can be light on flavor and a little on the mild side (depending on the variety). SHE IS A WIFE, MOTHER, AND DAUGHTER. stu, you can get dragon fruit through http://www.localharvest.org/dragon-fruit. Make Sweet Dragon Fruit Salsa. The second year I put it into the ground because it got too leggy. I can’t wait to see the post on how to grow it. See recipes for Steamed White Dragon Fruit Muffins too. Whisk together honey, lime zest, and lime … I just love every post and recipe with the veggies/ fruits/herbs that you guys have in your backyard ! Cut up pineapple, strawberries, dragon fruit, kiwi and mango; Add raspberry vinaigrette or poppy seed dressings. When you get your hands on this cookbook, you’ll be scheming to find all the fun and fabulous fruits and veggies to make all these recipes! The most recognizable variety is the pink fruit with white or bright magenta flesh speckled with edible seeds. Here is post from our Summer of 2008 crop. In the last few years, I’ve fallen in love with dragon fruit and passion fruit too. would it be possible to send me some seeds. Beautiful post as always. That’s it. hello to you all. Hello there! 101 homemade recipes for dragon fruit from the biggest global cooking community! The salsa tastes amazing and I … Thanks. any one who wants seeds can e-mail me and I would be happy to send some for free of course”, Hi Carl would so very much love to grow my own dragon fruit plant in Hermanus, South Africa. Gently scoop out the white center fruit. Embrace the red. Directions. Someday I will eat a dragon fruit…wait, someday I hope to eventually see a dragon fruit! I doubt that I could grow any in the Parisian region though… The more I read your blog, the more I want to live in California. Dragon Fruit, also known as Pitaya, is a beautiful tropical fruit in the cactus family. We actually are in the process of creating a gardening section of our website which will give more gardening resources and links. Fresh tropical fruit salad in dragon fruit skin, close up - download this royalty free Stock Photo in seconds. The ones that we grow are sweeter cause we let them sit on the vine to build up their sugar content! Your email address will not be published. cheers judith. Although it is the fruit … The smell has been compared to a combination of pineapples and bananas. That and the fact that you guys are so awesome and fun 🙂 Thanks for the recipe. What a spectacular sight they are and it’s especially fun when friends come over and stumble upon the dragon fruit vines  breathing fiery rows of red balls. There’s little better in the world than the pure bliss of delicious, fresh fruit in the summer, I think! Dragon fruit is also known as pitaya. We aren’t sure. Swipe to se. The beastly vines have finally matured and almost every node gave off an odd-ball looking fruit. Dragon Fruit flourishes in tropical regions, this is why they taste amazingly sweet and refreshing to replenish our strengths and cool the summer. Tropical Fruit Salad from Simple Vegan Blog. I live in Miami and they sell it (very rarely, of course) at some farmer’s markets, but for a ridiculous price. I love the purple one and the juice made from it. Dragon Fruit growing on the vine and more Dragon fruit recipes, Cool pictures showing the whole life cycle of Dragon fruit plants. We simply love eating the dragon fruit by itself, or with a medley of other delicate flavored fruits. I haven’t checked though either… .I love fresh figs though and poms… Well done on the photography. 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