Yeast 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 — it's simple to pull together but tastes genuinely special. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, fruit salads can sometimes feel like a minefield thanks to dried fruits or fermented dressings that sneak yeast in through the back door. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of that concern, so you can dig in without second-guessing a thing. The short resting time lets the fruit release its natural juices and soak up all that citrusy, spiced dressing, which means the flavor keeps getting better as it sits. Torn fresh mint and optional toasted coconut flakes on top add a finishing touch that makes this feel like something you'd order at a resort brunch. It works beautifully as a light dessert, a vibrant side dish, or an energizing start to the morning.
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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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