Nightshade Free Mango-Lime Fruit Salad Cups

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

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Nightshade Free Mango-Lime Fruit Salad Cups

Bright, juicy, and bursting with tropical flavor, this fruit salad is a refreshing option that fits naturally into a nightshade-free lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds needed. Every ingredient here — sweet mango, tangy pineapple, ripe strawberries — is completely free of the nightshade family, so you can dig in without scanning labels or second-guessing a single component. The dressing is a simple whisked blend of fresh lime juice, lime zest, honey, and grated ginger that ties everything together with a bright, zippy warmth. Serving the salad in hollowed lime halves is a clever touch that doubles as edible dishware and adds an extra hit of citrus aroma with every bite. Letting the dressed fruit rest for a few minutes before serving is a small but important step — it gives the juices time to meld into something that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Torn fresh mint scattered over the top adds a cool, herby finish that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy without any extra effort. Whether you're bringing it to a summer gathering or just treating yourself to something colorful and light, this one delivers on every level.

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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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