Hey Mom I Want Some Red Hot Fruit Salad
Spice up your fruit game with "Hey Mom I Want Some Red Hot Fruit Salad," a vibrant and refreshing dish that packs a zesty punch! This bold recipe combines juicy watermelon, sweet pineapple, luscious strawberries, and tropical mango for a colorful medley that's anything but ordinary. The secret lies in its fiery lime-honey dressing infused with cayenne pepper and chili powder, delivering just the right amount of heat to balance the natural sweetness of the fruit. Fresh mint leaves add a cooling finish, making this 15-minute no-cook salad perfect as a daring appetizer or a show-stopping dessert. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor, this spicy fruit salad is an unforgettable twist on a summer classic. Ideal for backyard barbecues or a unique snack, it’s the sweet and spicy treat your taste buds didn’t know they needed!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups (cubed) Watermelon
- 2 cups (cubed) Pineapple
- 1 cup (halved) Strawberries
- 1 cup (diced) Mango
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, pineapple, halved strawberries, and diced mango.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, cayenne pepper, and chili powder to create the spicy dressing.
3. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the fruit and gently toss the mixture to ensure the fruit is well-coated.
4. Sprinkle the chopped mint leaves over the fruit salad for a refreshing finish.
5. Serve immediately as a bold appetizer or a fiery dessert. For extra chill, refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.0 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 107.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1388 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
