Mexican Summer Fruit Salad with Chile Lime Vinaigrette
A vibrant and refreshing summer fruit salad with a zesty Chile Lime Vinaigrette that adds a delightful kick.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2 cups watermelon, diced
- 1 cup mango, diced
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (or agave syrup)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (increase for a spicier kick)
- Pinch salt
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruits: Begin by dicing the watermelon and mango into bite-sized pieces. Then, slice the strawberries and dice the cucumber. Place all the fruits in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, honey (or agave syrup), chili powder, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Combine the Fruits and Dressing: Pour the vinaigrette over the prepared fruits. Gently toss everything together, ensuring each piece of fruit is coated.
- Let it Meld: Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes to let the flavors meld beautifully.
- Serve: Serve the salad in individual bowls or on a large platter, garnishing with fresh mint leaves.
- Customize (Optional): Feel free to customize your salad with other fruits like pineapple or kiwi.
- Spice It Up: Increase the amount of chili powder for added heat if desired.
- Storage: Best served immediately, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a day.
Notes
Make sure your fruits are ripe for optimal sweetness. You can also experiment with spices to customize the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg