Why You’ll Love This Spicy Fruit Salad
If you love refreshing fruit salads but crave something with a kick, this Spicy Fruit Salad is your new go-to! Bursting with juicy pineapple, watermelon, mango, and crisp green apple, this salad is tossed in a zesty lime-honey dressing blended with jalapeño for a spicy twist. A sprinkle of chili-lime seasoning (like Tajín) ties it all together for the ultimate sweet, spicy, and tangy flavor combo.
It’s the perfect summer side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or even a light lunch. Plus, the longer it chills, the better the flavors blend.
🕒 Prep & Chill Time
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Additional Time: 1 hr
- Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 cups
📝 Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 cup cubed, seeded watermelon
- 1 mango, peeled and cubed
- 1 green apple, cored and sliced
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey (or more to taste)
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 teaspoons chili-lime seasoning (such as Tajín)
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine pineapple, watermelon, mango, and green apple.
Step 2: In a blender, combine lime juice, honey, and jalapeño. Blend until smooth.
Step 3: Pour the spicy dressing over the fruit and toss well. Sprinkle chili-lime seasoning on top. Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours before serving for best flavor.
🍴 Cook’s Note
Get creative with your fruits! Try adding cucumber, avocado, cantaloupe, or even strawberries. Adjust the spice level by adding more or less Tajín.
📊 Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 81
- Total Fat: 0g (0%)
- Sodium: 135mg (6%)
- Carbs: 22g (8%)
- Fiber: 1g (5%)
- Sugars: 19g
- Protein: 1g (1%)
- Vitamin C: 18mg (20%)
- Calcium: 13mg (1%)
- Iron: 0mg (2%)
- Potassium: 159mg (3%)