Dragon fruit may look intimidating and otherworldly, with its vibrant coloring and spiky exterior, but it is actually a breeze to cut and serve. It looks like it has a tough shell, but despite its ...

Some say whole dragon fruit can be stored for up to 5 days, but I have found that ripe fruit may still be good after 10 days.

Culinary Uses: Dragon fruits can be enjoyed in various ways. They are often eaten fresh by cutting them in half and scooping out the flesh. The fruit is also used in smoothies, salads, and desserts.

MANILA, Philippines — We usually just eat dragon fruit or we make a nice pink smoothie out of it. Others just dice and combine it with other fresh fruits to make a bowl of fresh fruit salad.