AIP Friendly Mango-Lime Fruit Salad Cups
Bright, juicy, and almost too pretty to eat, this tropical fruit salad is the kind of dish that makes a table look like a party. Ripe mango, fresh pineapple, and strawberries get tossed in a zingy dressing of lime juice, lime zest, honey, and grated ginger — then spooned right into hollowed lime shells for a presentation that requires zero extra dishes. The 10-minute rest after tossing is a small but important step, giving the fruit time to soak up the dressing and turn beautifully glossy. Every single ingredient here is whole, unprocessed, and free from the grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, and nightshades that make so many crowd-pleasing recipes off-limits on an autoimmune elimination approach. Honey provides just enough sweetness to balance the citrus without leaning on anything refined or problematic. Each serving comes together in one of those edible lime cups, making this a genuinely elegant option for a dinner party, a weekend brunch, or just a weekday treat that feels a little special. Torn fresh mint on top is optional but highly recommended — it adds a cool, herby lift that ties the whole thing together.
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4 servings
For the fruit salad
- 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch dice
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into ½-inch dice
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~3/4 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
For the cups
- 4 large limes, halved and hollowed to form cups
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve the 4 large limes crosswise. Use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop out the flesh and juice, leaving a clean shell at least 1/4 inch thick. Reserve the scooped lime flesh for another use or discard. Trim a thin slice from the rounded bottom of each cup so they sit flat without tipping.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, grated ginger, and honey until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
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