Mexican Fruit Salad

10 min

A simple Mexican fruit salad that's spiced up! I toss my favorites - watermelon, honeydew, pineapple, cantaloupe and of course, mangoes in a light honey-lime and chili flavored dressing! This is the perfect refreshing and healthy treat for all your summer gatherings!

10 min12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup or agave nectar)
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 -3/4 teaspoon ancho chili powder (use more or less to taste)
  • 2 1/2 cups honeydew (diced (~1/2 a melon))
  • 3 cups watermelon (diced (~1/2 a melon))
  • 3 cups cantaloupe (diced (~1 melon))
  • 2 1/2 cups pineapple (diced (~1 pineapple))
  • 1 1/2 cups mangoes (diced (~2 mangoes))

Instructions

  1. 1

    DRESSING: In a small bowl, combine the honey, lime juice, salt and ancho chili powder to taste. Add additional sweetener if you want it to be sweeter or another pinch of salt if you want it to be a little saltier. Set aside.

  2. 2

    ASSEMBLY: In a large bowl, combine the fruit until thoroughly mixed. Dress the salad with as much or as little of the dressing as you like. Add additional chili powder to taste if desired.

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