If you’re looking for a refreshing summer dessert that is also healthy, try this delicious Mexican fruit salad. It’s made with LOTS of fruit, and a simple dressing of fresh lime juice and a touch of honey. You can use any fruit you like, but I usually go for tropical fruit (depending on what I have available) such as pineapple, mango, watermelon, melon, cantaloupe, and papaya. If you don’t love chili lime seasoning (tajin), you can totally skip it, but it’s what makes this salad special! Looking for a creamy fruit salad? Try this easy Fruit Salad with Whipped Cream, or this Classic Grape Salad.
The Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this Mexican fruit salad: Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Fruit: Go for watermelon, fresh or canned and drained pineapple, melon, papaya, mango, kiwi, berries, peach, grapes, or cantaloupe. Choose your favorites!For the dressing: Lime and honey if desired, and garnish with chili lime seasoning (tajin!).
How To Make Mexican Fruit Salad
Recipe Tips
Buy Fresh Fruit in Season: Fresh fruit has the best flavor when it’s in season! The best time to make this salad is in the summer when watermelons and melons taste great!Ripe Fruit: Taste your fruit before adding it to your salad. Watermelon has to be sweet, look for melons that are fragrant and flavorful, and if your pineapple is still underripe, give it a day or 2 to ripen before slicing.Seedless Watermelon: If you have a choice, choose a seedless watermelon at the grocery store. It’s much easier to eat especially when it’s added to a fruit salad.Serve on the Same Day: Watermelon is 90% water and if you leave it in the fridge for over 24 hours, it will change its texture and all of your fruit will taste like watermelon. So I recommend serving this fruit salad on the same day when you make it.Serve in a Pineapple: This is optional but makes an impressive presentation. Hollow out a pineapple half, cut the flesh for the salad and keep the hollowed-out pineapple to use as a bowl.
What To Serve With
In the summer, I avoid turning on the oven and absolutely love easy No-Bake Desserts that come together in no time. For a BBQ, you can quickly whip up this easy Banana Icebox Cake, Oreo Icebox Cake, Chocolate Jello Pudding Pie, or No-Bake Strawberry Pie. For a Mexican feast, try these delicious Birria Tacos that you can make in Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or over the stovetop. Chicken Tinga is another easy and delicious taco option that you’re gonna love, or go for something lighter and make these Loaded Chicken Nachos. I can’t wait to hear how you like this recipe! I know that it will be a new favorite for you and your family. Be sure to Pin the recipe for later. © Little Sunny Kitchen
