Spicy Summer Fruit Salad
Elevate your summer gatherings with this vibrant and refreshing Spicy Summer Fruit Salad, a bold twist on the classic sweet fruit medley. Bursting with juicy watermelon, tangy pineapple, lush mango, and plump strawberries, this salad gets an irresistible kick from a zesty lime dressing spiced with ground chili powder and cayenne pepper. A drizzle of honey balances the heat, while fresh mint leaves add a cooling, aromatic finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy fruit salad is the ultimate combination of sweet, spicy, and tart flavors, perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light and healthy dessert. Serve it chilled for a sensational summer treat that will leave your taste buds tingling!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon
- 2 cups pineapple
- 2 cups mango
- 1.5 cups strawberries
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons ground chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 10 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
1. Start by preparing the fruits. Chop the watermelon, pineapple, and mango into bite-sized cubes or pieces. Remove the green tops from the strawberries and slice them in halves or quarters, depending on their size.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped watermelon, pineapple, mango, and strawberries.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, ground chili powder, cayenne pepper, and salt until well combined.
4. Pour the spicy lime dressing over the fruit and toss gently to coat every piece evenly.
5. Tear the fresh mint leaves into smaller pieces and sprinkle them over the fruit salad for a burst of freshness and aroma.
6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve chilled, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired, and enjoy the perfect balance of sweetness, tartness, and spice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
703 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.5 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 646 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.0 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 141.3 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1910 mg | 41% | |
*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.
