Pork 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 fruit salad cups bring together ripe mango, fresh pineapple, and sweet strawberries in the most vibrant way. The dressing is where the magic happens — a quick whisk of lime juice, lime zest, honey, and freshly grated ginger that ties every bite together with a little zing and warmth. Serving everything in hollowed-out lime shells is a simple trick that makes the whole dish feel like something you'd find at a resort brunch, no special equipment required. Letting the dressed fruit rest for a few minutes before serving is a small step that makes a real difference, giving the juices time to meld into something genuinely special. Torn fresh mint scattered over the top adds a cool, herby finish that plays beautifully against the citrus and tropical sweetness. The entire recipe is built on whole fruit and naturally sweet ingredients, so there's nothing hidden or processed to worry about — just clean, fresh flavors from start to finish. These cups work equally well as a light dessert, a colorful side, or a showstopping addition to any spread.

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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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