Mexican Fruit Salad
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Mexican Fruit Salad
Description
The Mexican Fruit Salad features a mix of fresh tropical fruits: pineapple, watermelon, mango, and papaya, all cut into bite-sized pieces. The fruits are tossed gently with the juice of a lime to add acidity and spark freshness. A seasoning of chili lime adds a slight savory heat that complements the natural sweetness and juiciness of the fruit, creating a flavor combination typical of Mexican-style fruit preparations.
The salad is served creatively inside the hollowed half of the pineapple itself, making a decorative presentation. Additional fruit can be arranged around the pineapple shell to complete the display. Optional garnishes include mint sprigs and lime wedges, which contribute freshness and aroma.
This fruit salad suits warm-weather meals as a light side or dessert, especially in contexts that favor refreshing, lightly spiced fruit dishes. It requires no cooking and is quick to assemble, highlighting the ripe textures and flavors of fresh fruit enhanced by citrus and chili seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1 inch pineapple halved, hollowed and fruit cut into 1 chunks (use 1 cup of pineapple chunks for this recipe and reserve the rest for another use)
- 1 cup watermelon balls or 1 inch chunks
- 1 cup Mango 1 inch chunks
- 1 cup papaya 1 inch chunks
- lime juice of 1
- chili lime seasoning to taste
- mint lime wedges, sprigs; optional garnish
Instructions
- Place all of the fruit into a large bowl. Add lime juice and gently toss to coat.
- Place the hollowed out pineapple on a large plate and fill with fruit. Scatter any remaining fruit around the pineapple shell.
- Sprinkle with chili lime seasoning to taste and garnish with mint and lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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