Capsaicin Free Mango-Lime Fruit Salad Cups
Bright, juicy, and bursting with tropical flavor, this fruit salad is the kind of dish that looks like it took serious effort but comes together with just a cutting board and a bowl. Ripe mango, fresh pineapple, and sweet strawberries get tossed in a honey-lime dressing with a hint of ginger, then served right inside hollowed lime shells for a presentation that genuinely wows a crowd. For anyone navigating capsaicin sensitivity, fruit salads can still be a minefield when recipes sneak in jalapeño, chili-lime seasoning, or tajín-style spice blends — none of that here. Every ingredient is naturally gentle and cooling, so you get all the brightness and zing from citrus and ginger without any heat or burn. The lime cups do double duty as edible vessels and flavor boosters, subtly perfuming each bite as you eat. A scatter of fresh mint on top adds a clean, herby finish that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy without any extra fuss. This one is equally at home at a backyard cookout, a brunch spread, or just a weekday afternoon when you want something refreshing and genuinely good.
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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
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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