Cinnamon Free Tropical Fruit Salad with Lime & Ginger
Bright, juicy, and bursting with sunshine flavors, this tropical fruit salad is the kind of dish that makes you feel like you're eating somewhere warm and breezy. Mango, pineapple, papaya, and kiwi are tossed in a zesty lime and honey dressing spiked with fresh ginger and a pinch of turmeric — no warming spices, no hidden blends, just clean and vibrant ingredients you can see and trust. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to cinnamon, fruit salads can be a sneaky minefield since pre-made versions and store-bought dressings often sneak it in alongside other "exotic" spices. Here, every component is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can mix this up with total confidence. The 10-minute rest after tossing is a small but brilliant step — it lets the fruit release its natural juices and meld with the dressing into something that tastes far more complex than the effort involved. Torn fresh mint and optional toasted coconut flakes on top add texture and a little flair that make this feel genuinely special, whether you're serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a weeknight.
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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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