Low Iodine Mango-Lime Fruit Salad Cups
Bright, juicy, and bursting with tropical flavor, this fruit salad is the kind of dish that makes people stop and stare before they even take a bite. Ripe mango, fresh pineapple, and sweet strawberries get tossed in a zippy lime-ginger-honey dressing that ties everything together beautifully. The whole thing gets served in hollowed-out lime halves, which means zero extra dishes and a presentation that looks genuinely impressive with almost no effort. For anyone navigating a low-iodine protocol, fruit-forward recipes like this one are a natural fit — every single ingredient here is a whole, unprocessed food with no added salt, dairy, or sea-derived products to worry about. The dressing comes together with fresh citrus juice, zest, grated ginger, and honey, so there's nothing hidden or ambiguous on the ingredient list. It's the kind of dish you can bring to a gathering and eat freely without having to explain a thing. A quick ten-minute rest after tossing lets the juices meld into a light, fragrant syrup that coats every piece of fruit. Finish with a scatter of torn fresh mint if you have it — it adds a cool, herby lift that makes the whole cup feel even more refreshing. Serve immediately for the best texture and the prettiest presentation.
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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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