Nutmeg Free Mango-Lime Fruit Salad Cups

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(21)

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 ties everything together beautifully. The real showstopper is the presentation — hollowed lime halves serve as little edible cups, giving each portion a gorgeous, restaurant-worthy look with almost zero extra effort. Because the recipe relies entirely on fresh fruit, citrus, honey, and ginger, there's nothing hidden to worry about — every ingredient is exactly what it sounds like. The ginger adds a gentle warmth that plays off the bright lime zest, keeping the dressing lively without overpowering the fruit. A quick ten-minute rest lets all those juices meld into something that tastes far more intentional than the prep time would suggest. Finish with a scatter of torn mint leaves and you've got a stunning, crowd-pleasing dish that works as a light dessert, a brunch centerpiece, or a refreshing side on a warm afternoon.

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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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