Lactose Free Tropical Fruit Salad with Lime & Ginger

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

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Lactose Free Tropical Fruit Salad with Lime & Ginger

Bright, juicy, and bursting with color, this tropical fruit salad is the kind of dish that instantly transports you somewhere warm and breezy. Chunks of mango, pineapple, papaya, and kiwi get tossed in a zingy dressing of fresh lime juice, honey, grated ginger, and a pinch of turmeric — a combination that sounds simple but tastes genuinely special. The short resting time is key: it lets the fruit release its natural juices and mingle with the dressing so every bite is deeply flavored rather than just coated. Torn fresh mint lifts the whole thing, and toasted coconut flakes add a subtle crunch that makes it feel a little more finished. Because every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, there's nothing to swap or substitute — it just works as written. It's equally at home as a light dessert, a brunch side, or a refreshing afternoon snack on a hot day.

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Ingredients

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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