Legume Free Mango-Lime Fruit Salad Cups

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(21)

Bright, juicy, and almost too pretty to eat, this fruit salad brings together ripe mango, fresh pineapple, and strawberries in a way that feels genuinely celebratory. The dressing is the secret weapon — fresh lime juice, lime zest, grated ginger, and honey come together into something tangy and floral that makes every piece of fruit taste more like itself. Serving it all inside hollowed lime halves is a small but brilliant move that doubles as both a vessel and a flavor booster with every spoonful. Letting the dressed fruit rest for a few minutes before serving allows the juices to meld into a light, glossy syrup that coats everything beautifully. Since the entire dish is built from whole fruit, citrus, honey, and fresh herbs, there's nothing hidden to worry about — it's naturally free of legumes without any substitutions or label-checking required. Torn mint scattered over the top right before serving adds a cool, aromatic finish that pulls the whole thing together. This one works just as well as a stunning party appetizer as it does a refreshing afternoon snack.

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Ingredients

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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