Nitrate & Nitrite Free 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 zingy lime-ginger-honey dressing that pulls everything together beautifully. The whole thing gets served in hollowed-out lime halves, which means zero fuss with extra dishes and a presentation that looks genuinely impressive. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of preservatives and curing agents — no processed meats, no packaged shortcuts, just whole fruit and fresh aromatics doing all the work. That matters more than you might think, since nitrates and nitrites have a sneaky way of hiding in store-bought dressings, flavored syrups, and even some packaged fruit cups. A quick ten-minute rest lets the juices meld into something that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Finish with a scatter of torn fresh mint and you've got a stunning, clean-eating dish that works as a light dessert, a brunch centerpiece, or a refreshing afternoon snack.
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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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