Almond Free Tropical Fruit Salad with Lime & Ginger
Bright, juicy, and bursting with sunshine flavors, this tropical fruit salad is the kind of dish that instantly transports you somewhere warm. Mango, pineapple, papaya, and kiwi are tossed in a zesty dressing of fresh lime juice, honey, grated ginger, and a pinch of turmeric — a combination that's simple to pull together but genuinely impressive on the table. The short resting time is key: it lets the fruit release its natural juices and meld with the dressing into something that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Torn fresh mint adds a cool, herby lift right before serving, and the optional toasted coconut flakes bring a subtle crunch that takes the whole bowl up a notch. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. This is an ideal dish for brunches, potlucks, or a refreshing weeknight dessert when you want something light but still feels a little special.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 2 cups fresh mango, cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1 ½ cups fresh papaya, cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 3 kiwis, peeled and sliced into half-moons
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, honey, grated ginger, and ground turmeric until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is uniform.
- 2
Add the mango, pineapple, papaya, and kiwi to the bowl and gently fold to coat all the fruit in the dressing.
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