Xanthan Gum 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 strawberries get tossed in a zingy lime-ginger-honey dressing that ties everything together without a single processed ingredient in sight. The whole thing gets served in hollowed-out lime halves, which makes presentation effortless and genuinely impressive. Because the dressing is built from scratch using only fresh citrus, honey, and ginger, there are no store-bought shortcuts hiding unwanted additives or thickeners — what you see is exactly what you get. That matters a lot when you're navigating recipes that typically sneak in stabilizers or gelling agents to achieve a glossy, cohesive finish. Here, the natural juices from the fruit do all the work after a short rest, creating a lightly glossy coating that's completely clean. Finish with a scatter of torn mint and you've got a stunning, fuss-free dish that's as refreshing to eat as it looks.
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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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