Mexican Fruit Salad (Ensalada de Frutas)

A vibrant and refreshing Mexican-style fruit salad featuring a mix of tropical fruits tossed in a zesty lime dressing and sprinkled with chili powder and Tajín for a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 180

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Fruit Base

2 mangoes ripe, peeled and diced
1 pineapple cored and diced
1 jicama peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 cantaloupe peeled, seeded, and cubed
1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered

Dressing and Toppings

4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar or agave nectar optional, depending on fruit sweetness
1 teaspoon Tajín seasoning or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon chili powder mild or spicy, user preference
2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped, for garnish

Method

Instructions

Prepare all fruits: Peel and dice the mangoes, core and dice the pineapple, peel and cut the jicama into thin matchsticks, cube the cantaloupe, and quarter the strawberries. Place all prepared fruit into a large mixing bowl.
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice and the sugar or agave nectar (if using) until the sweetener is dissolved.
Season the fruit: Sprinkle the Tajín seasoning and chili powder evenly over the fruit mixture in the large bowl.
Dress and toss: Pour the lime juice mixture over the seasoned fruit. Gently fold all ingredients together using a large spatula, ensuring the fruit is lightly coated without crushing it.
Chill and serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Before serving, taste and add more Tajín if desired.
Garnish the salad with freshly chopped mint and serve cold.

Notes

For an extra spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing. Jicama is essential for that signature crunch! If jicama is unavailable, substitute with peeled and diced apples.