Carambola, better known as (star fruit), is an exotic tropical fruit that traditionally thrives in Southeast Asia

Today, this fruit is available in most parts of the world because it is not only exported, but also grown in other regions

Starfruit can not only be consumed raw, but can also be used in various dishes

These fruit slices can be used to garnish a variety of foods and can be added to salsas, sauces, salads, pickles, and chutneys.

We can even use the slices on a skewer with cottage cheese, shrimp or chicken.

Here is a recipe that we can use to include this fruit in our diet

Starfruit Salad Ingredients:

1 Starfruit (seeds and slices)

1 Orange (peeled and diced)

1 Apple (sliced)

Lime juice (1 lime) Simply mix all fruit with lime juice and serve cold.

Closeup of Starfruit Garnish 

We can even add or replace some fruit, depending on personal preference.

Bananas and pineapples are popular additions to this salad mix.