Hurricane Fruit Salad

Rinse and pat dry the lettuce leaves, then arrange them on a large serving platter or individual bowls to create a base for the fruit salad.

Prepare all fruits: slice the bananas into ¼-inch rounds, peel and section the oranges, hull and slice the strawberries into halves, cut fresh pineapple into chunks, peel and slice the kiwi into rounds or half-moons, and scoop the cantaloupe into balls using a melon baller.

Chop the dates into small pieces, removing any pits if present, and set aside with the shredded coconut.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced bananas, orange sections, strawberries, pineapple chunks, kiwi slices, and cantaloupe balls.

Gently fold the plain yogurt into the fruit mixture using a spatula, working carefully to coat the fruits without crushing them.

Add the chopped dates to the fruit and yogurt mixture, folding gently to distribute evenly throughout.

Arrange the lettuce-lined platter or bowls and spoon the fruit salad mixture over the lettuce base, creating an appealing presentation.

Sprinkle the shredded coconut over the top of the salad just before serving for freshness and added texture.