Mexican Style Fruit Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Mexican-Style Fruit Salad! Bursting with juicy mango, sweet pineapple, crisp watermelon, and cooling cucumber, this fruit salad takes a flavorful twist with a zesty squeeze of fresh lime juice, a bold sprinkle of tajín or chili powder, and a hint of honey for optional sweetness. Perfectly balanced with a touch of salt and an optional garnish of fresh mint leaves, it’s a quick and easy recipe ready in just 15 minutes. Ideal as a light snack, summery side dish, or healthy dessert, this colorful creation is a celebration of bold Mexican flavors that your taste buds will thank you for.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large mango
- 1 medium pineapple
- 4 cups watermelon
- 1 medium cucumber
- 2 whole lime
- 2 teaspoons tajín or chili powder
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 10 leaves mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
Peel and dice the mangoes into bite-sized cubes, and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Core and dice the pineapple into bite-sized chunks and add it to the bowl.
Cut the watermelon into cubes (removing any seeds if necessary) and add it to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds. Dice the cucumber and add it to the bowl.
Slice the limes in half and squeeze their juice over the fruit salad, ensuring even coverage.
Sprinkle the fruit with tajín or chili powder, adjusting the quantity based on your spice preference.
If desired, drizzle the honey over the fruit salad for a touch of sweetness.
Add the salt and toss gently to combine all the ingredients and evenly distribute the seasonings.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if using, before serving.
Serve immediately as a refreshing snack or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1057 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.6 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1362 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275.2 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 211.0 g | ||
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 302 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2921 mg | 62% | |
*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.
