Peanut 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, these little lime cups are packed with ripe mango, fresh pineapple, and strawberries all tossed in a zingy ginger-honey dressing. The hollowed lime halves do double duty as both a flavor vessel and a no-fuss serving dish — no bowls required, which makes them perfect for parties, picnics, or a light dessert that feels genuinely special. A quick ten-minute rest lets the dressing soak into the fruit so every bite is glossy and deeply flavored rather than just surface-sweet. The whole thing comes together with nothing but fresh produce, citrus, honey, and a knob of ginger, so there's zero guesswork about hidden allergens or shared-facility warnings. For anyone navigating nut-free eating, fruit-forward recipes like this are a natural win — every ingredient here is straightforwardly whole and clean. Torn mint scattered over the top right before serving adds a cool, herby finish that takes it from simple to stunning.

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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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