Pescatarian Tropical Fruit Salad with Lime & Ginger

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

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Pescatarian 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, lime zest, honey, grated ginger, and a pinch of turmeric — a combination that sounds simple but tastes genuinely special. The turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous golden hue without overpowering the natural sweetness of the fruit. A short ten-minute rest lets everything meld together beautifully, so the dressing soaks in and the fruit releases its own juices into a light, fragrant syrup. Torn fresh mint lifts the whole bowl at the end, and a handful of toasted coconut flakes adds just enough texture to make it feel like a proper dessert or a showstopping side. It's completely plant-based and naturally free from meat and poultry, so it fits effortlessly into a pescatarian spread alongside grilled fish or seafood without any menu gymnastics. Whether you're serving it at a summer cookout or just treating yourself on a weeknight, this salad is proof that the simplest ingredients can deliver the biggest payoff.

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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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