Vegetarian Tropical Fruit Salad with Lime & Ginger
This vibrant bowl is sunshine in fruit form — juicy mango, pineapple, papaya, and kiwi all tumbled together and coated in a bright dressing of fresh lime juice, honey, and grated ginger. The ground turmeric adds a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue that makes the whole thing look almost too pretty to eat. A short ten-minute rest lets the fruit release its natural juices and soak up all that citrusy, spiced dressing, so every bite is deeply flavorful rather than just sweet. Torn fresh mint lifts everything at the end, and a handful of toasted coconut flakes adds just enough texture to make it feel like a proper dish rather than a simple snack. It comes together entirely from whole, plant-based ingredients with no hidden additives to worry about — just honest fruit and a handful of pantry staples. Whether you're serving it alongside a weekend brunch or bringing it to a potluck, it travels beautifully and disappears fast.
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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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