Seed Oil Free Tropical Fruit Salad with Lime & Ginger
Bright, juicy, and bursting with color, this tropical fruit salad is the kind of dish that makes you feel like you're eating somewhere warm and sunny no matter where you actually are. Ripe mango, pineapple, papaya, and kiwi get tossed in a zingy dressing of fresh lime juice, honey, grated ginger, and a pinch of turmeric — no bottled dressings, no mystery oils, just clean and vibrant ingredients from start to finish. That matters more than it might seem, because a lot of store-bought fruit dressings and pre-made salad kits sneak in refined oils you'd rather avoid. Here, every single component is naturally free of those additions, so you can dig in without second-guessing the label. A short rest lets the fruit release its natural juices and soak up all that citrusy warmth, deepening the flavor without any extra effort. Torn fresh mint and optional toasted coconut flakes finish things off with a little freshness and crunch that make this feel genuinely special. It works as a light dessert, a vibrant side, or an impressive dish to bring to any gathering.
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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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