12. Longan: The Sweet Finale
Longan's delicate sweetness and translucent flesh that complements snake fruit wonderfully fills out our assortment of tropical fruit salads. Like lychee but with a more delicate taste, longan gives the fruit salad a sophisticated touch. When choosing longans, go for brown shell, firm and whole fruits. The flesh should be easily separable from the seed and transparent. Rich in minerals and vitamins, including iron and vitamin C, longan makes a healthy complement to the salad. Its mild sweetness offers a clear, reviving finish and helps counter heavier tastes. The fruit's small size makes it ideal for spreading evenly over the salad, and its faint scent accentuates the whole tropical sensation. Longan is a great choice for both quick serving and short-term storage since its natural preservative qualities help to keep the fruit salad fresh.
