Nothing better than this fresh Mexican fruit salad! Juicy fresh tropical fruits tossed in a sweet honey chili lime dressing, a salad bursting with bold and vibrant flavors.
Summer calls for fresh fruit, make a fruit platter along with an easy fruit dip!
MEXICAN FRUIT SALAD
What is better than a bowl of fresh Mexican fruit salad?! The combination of flavors from the tropical fruit and the sweet honey chili lime dressing is so delicious. This easy fruit salad is the perfect summertime snack or dessert. Whether you are hosting a BBQ, family gathering or just want a light snack, this sweet and spicy fruit salad is perfect!
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Tropical Fruit– You want to use a good variety of fresh tropical fruit. Tropical fruit is typically the fruit that grows in warm, tropical climates. For this salad, I love to use watermelon, pineapple, honeydew, and cantaloupe!
- Honey– For the dressing, you want to use your favorite honey! The honey balances out the tart from the lime juice, giving you a perfect fruit salad dressing.
- Lime– Either freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice can be used for this dressing. It is preferable to use lime juice since it is paired great with the seasonings in the dressing.
- Flavors– The seasonings for the fruit salad dressing are salt, chili powder, and paprika. You can also just use the popular tajin seasoning instead.
HOW TO MAKE FRUIT SALAD
Have this delicious, sweet treat ready to enjoy in no time!
- Start by prepping the fruit; peel, remove seeds and cut the fruit into small bite-sized cubes.
- Add the fruit to a large salad bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix the ingredients for the dressing.
- Drizzle the fruit salad over the fruits and gently toss until well combined.
- Top with additional chili pepper and serve.
| Use the fruit scooper and instead of cubed fruit you can have round balls of fruit. This is a fun way to elevate the salad when you are hosting. |
TROPICAL FRUITS
There are so many different tropical fruits that you can add to this fresh fruit salad! Mix in your favorite fruits for the perfect dessert.
- Banana
- Kiwi
- Mango
- Papaya
- Dragon Fruit
- Guava
- Pineapple
- Watermelon
- Honeydew
- Cantaloupe
- Star Fruit
- Coconut
- Grapes
- Melon
SALAD DRESSING VARIATIONS-
You can totally switch up the salad flavors by changing the dressing. Here are some different salad dressing ideas:
- Lime Juice– Skip the honey and toss the fruit in the lime juice and seasoning mixture. The sweetness will come from the natural juices of the fruit.
- Natural Dressing– Keep it simple and let the juices from the fresh fruit be the dressing! Just toss the fruit with the seasonings and enjoy!
- Chamoy– Another popular Mexican fruit salad is made with chamoy sauce, which is a savory sauce made from pickled fruit. This is a delicious additive to enjoy with fruit, making it a great fruit salad dressing.
- Mint– Add some freshness to this salad and add chopped fresh mint to the salad dressing!
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
Yes! You can prepare by cutting up all the fruit 1-2 days ahead of time. Store the fruit in the fridge. When ready to serve, add the fruit to a bowl and toss in the dressing!
No, the seasoning just enhances the flavors of the fruit. It is the perfect combo!
Yes, if you have the popular tajin seasoning, you can just use that instead! It will give you the same taste.
Cover the salad or transfer it to a container and store it in the fridge. As the salad sits, it will collect a lot of juices, but it is still delicious.
Depending on how fresh the fruit is from the start will affect how long the fruit salad will last. If you are using fresh fruit and peel and prep the same day, it will be good for 1-2 days.
The chili lime dressing goes so well with tropical fruit, but if you want you can totally try it with berries also!
OTHER EASY DESSERT RECIPES-
Check out these other delicious and easy dessert recipes:
Fresh Mexican Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- 3 cups pineapple cubed or chopped
- 3 cups watermelon cubed or chopped
- 2 cups cantaloupe cubed or chopped
- 2 cups melon cubed or chopped
Fruit Salad Dressing-
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 1/2 Tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the fruit. Using a sharp knife, peel away any skins or rinds, ensuring no tough outer layers remain.
- Remove any seeds or cores as needed, then carefully cut the fruit into evenly sized, bite-sized cubes. (You can use a fruit scooper to have round balls instead.)
- Transfer all the prepared fruit into a large mixing or salad bowl.
- In a separate smaller bowl, combine the honey, lime juice, salt, chili powder, and paprika.
- Pour the dressing over the fruit in the bowl. With a large spoon, carefully toss the fruit until the fruit is well tossed in the dressing. (Be careful not to overmix so that the softer fruit doesn’t break down.)
- Top the salad with additional chili pepper and chopped mint if desired and serve immediately.
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