It’s tough describing the taste of akiwi: It’s sort of like a cross between a sweetmango, juicystrawberryand tartpineapple. Despitekiwi’stropical flavor that tends to remind us of summer,kiwiseason varies based on where it’s grown. In California,kiwiis at peak deliciousness from September to November, while New Zealandkiwisare harvested from late spring through fall. No matter where they come from, kiwis make a sweet-tart addition tosalads,dessertsandsmoothiesalike. Read on for 30 kiwi recipes to whip up at home.
30 Kiwi Recipes That Make a Delicious Case for the Underrated Fruit
2. Watermelon-kiwi Ice Pops
Threeingredients+ paper cups + your trustyfreezer= your new favorite way to cool off on a hot summer day.
3. Fruicuterie Board
Of course, you can always addcured meats(like prosciutto and salami) if you’d prefer, but we like letting fresh produce shine on its own. Both fuzzy and golden kiwis make a cameo here.
4. Kiwi-lime Sorbet
Behold: The most refreshingwarm-weather dessertof all time. Don’t the seeds make for such a pretty scoop?
5. Jerk Salmon Tacos With Kiwi-pomegranate Salsa
Warm-spicedfishmeets sweet-tart salsa and jalapeño goat cheese for an unconventionalcn.manbetx that’s bound to impress.
6. Winter Fruit Salad
Bring on thepineapple,pomegranateand freshcitrus. (Fair warning: You’ll want to put the honey-poppy seed dressing on every salad you ever make.)
7. Kiwi Caipiroska
We’re cooled off just looking at it. It’s similar to a Brazilian caipirinha, except the mainspiritis vodka instead of cachaça.
8. Kiwi Sorbet With Coconut
这里的秘密成分是关键limejuice, which is sweet-tart and less acidic than standard lime juice.
10. Hawaiian Tequila Chicken Salad With Pineapple Vinaigrette
Any dish starring grilledpineappleis a dish we want to devour. Just wait until you taste the pineapple dressing made with spicygingerand creamypeanut butter.
11. Strawberry, Mango And Kiwi Spinach Salad
Spinach,strawberriesand goat cheese is a classic combination…but it’s a bit played out. Addingmango, kiwi andavocadogives the salad a tropical twist.
12. Cold Remedy Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
Your favorite Snapple flavor, only way healthier. This smoothie packs a major punch of vitamin C and potassium, thanks to orange and banana.
14. Kiwi Margaritas
Go the extra mile by findingkiwi berriesto use as a garnish—they make for the most Insta-worthy finishing touch.
15. Flat-iron Carne Asada
Likepineapples, kiwis contain an enzyme thattenderizesmeat. Combined with acidic lime juice in the marinade, it’s the key to this melt-in-your-mouthsteak.
16. Green Kiwi Smoothie
Even yourkidswon’t notice the kale between the fresh fruit, orange juice and honey.
17. Protein-packed Rainbow Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls
Go ahead and riff on the toppings as you please, but we love the inclusion of chia seeds andgranolafor extra crunch.
18. Crab Cake Sliders With Pineapple-kiwi Salsa
Complete with a schmear ofspicylime yogurt spread. (Substituting homemade tartar sauce, sriracha mayo or remoulade would be just as drool-worthy, BTW.)
19. Blueberry Kiwi Smoothie
Plumpblueberrieshold down the fort for classic strawberries in this morning sipper. Mint leaves offer an extra dose of freshness, while hemp seeds pack it with protein.
21. Greek Yogurt Fruit Tart
Shoutout to Medjool dates and raw cashews for creating the easiest, tastiestgluten-freetart crust of all time.
22. Tropical Kiwi-strawberry Spring Rolls
Five words:Vanilla. Lime. Honey. Dipping. Sauce.
23. Blue Lagoon Smoothie
Spirulina (a blue-green algae that’s loaded withprotein, iron and other nutrients) is the secret to this smoothie’s beach-inspired hue, along with fresh blueberries.
25. Frozen Kiwi Daiquiris
Add a few glugs of pineapple juice or mango nectar to boost thesecocktails’fruitiness or toss some fresh mint into the blender for a mojito-style bev.
26. Easy Cereal Parfaits
Your kids’ new favorite breakfast. Dig into three flavors of fruity yogurt layered between fresh fruit and berry-flavoredCheerios.
27. Kiwi Agua Fresca
One sip and you’re strolling down aMexicanbeach without a care in the world. (Did we mention you’ll only need two ingredients to pull it off?)
28. Kiwi-lime Curd Fool With Blackberries
This citrusy treat has fancyalfresco dinner partywritten all over it. Finish each fool with sliced kiwi,blackberriesand freshmint.
29. Fruit Salsa With Cinnamon Chips
A mélange of berries and kiwi are tossed in lime juice and honey before being served with crispy, butterycinnamontortilla chips.
30. Brownie Pizza
酸奶油的布朗尼地壳担保莫伊st, fudgy texture. The cream cheese frosting is just a bonus.