Pistachio 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 any table feel like a vacation. 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's simple but genuinely stunning. The short resting time is the secret move here: letting the fruit sit for just ten minutes allows everything to meld into a lightly syrupy, fragrant bowl of goodness. Torn fresh mint lifts the whole thing at the end, and optional toasted coconut flakes add a subtle crunch that takes it over the top. For anyone navigating nut allergies or avoiding tree nuts at gatherings, this is the kind of crowd-pleasing dish you can bring with total confidence — every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. It works beautifully as a light dessert, a brunch side, or an afternoon snack, and it comes together with almost no effort at all.
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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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