Texas Fruit
Brighten up your table with the bold, refreshing flavors of Texas Fruit, a vibrant fruit salad with a tangy twist. Packed with juicy watermelon, sweet cantaloupe, tropical pineapple, and ripe strawberries, this dish is elevated by the unexpected kick of diced jalapeño and a zesty lime-honey dressing infused with chili powder for a subtle heat. Fresh mint adds a final burst of aromatic freshness, making this salad the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that’s perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or as a light dessert. Serve it chilled and watch it disappear! Keywords: Texas Fruit, fruit salad, watermelon salad, summer recipe, spicy fruit salad, refreshing side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Watermelon
- 2 cups Cantaloupe
- 2 cups Pineapple
- 1 cup Strawberries
- 1 small Jalapeño
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
- 1 medium Lime
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Wash all the fruits thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, remove any seeds, and place the cubes into a large serving bowl.
Cut the cantaloupe into small dice or use a melon baller for decorative spheres, and add it to the bowl.
Peel, core, and dice the pineapple into bite-sized chunks, then add them to the bowl.
Remove the stems from the strawberries, slice them into halves or quarters, depending on their size, and toss them into the bowl.
Finely dice the jalapeño, removing the seeds and membranes for less heat, and add it to the fruit mixture.
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely and sprinkle them over the fruits.
Grate the zest of the lime using a microplane and juice the lime into a small bowl.
Whisk the lime juice, lime zest, honey, chili powder, and salt together to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the fruit salad and gently toss everything together to ensure the fruits are evenly coated.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve cold as a refreshing side or light dessert, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 734 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.0 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1765 mg | 38% | |
*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.
