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Overhead shot of a large bowl of mexican fruit salad, with mint and tajin.
5 from 3 votes

Mexican Fruit Salad

Easy and refreshing Mexican Fruit Salad, perfect for hot summer days! Serve it in a hollowed-out pineapple half for an impressive presentation.
Author Diana
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • cups 1-inch pineapple pieces
  • cups 1-inch watermelon pieces
  • cups 1-inch melon pieces
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon chili lime seasoning/tajin optional
  • Fresh mint leaves optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • To a large bowl, place all of the fruit, and add lime juice, honey, and chili seasoning.
  • Give everything a good toss, and serve in a bowl or hollowed-out pineapple halves.
  • Garnish with additional chili lime seasoning if desired, and fresh mint leaves.

Notes

  • Buy Fresh Fruit in Season: Fresh fruit has the best flavor when it's in season! The best time to make this salad is in the summer when watermelons and melons taste great!
  • Ripe Fruit: Taste your fruit before adding it to your salad. Watermelon has to be sweet, look for melons that are fragrant and flavorful, and if your pineapple is still underripe, give it a day or 2 to ripen before slicing.
  • Seedless Watermelon: If you have a choice, choose a seedless watermelon at the grocery store. It's much easier to eat especially when it's added to a fruit salad.
  • Serve on the Same Day: Watermelon is 90% water and if you leave it in the fridge for over 24 hours, it will change its texture and all of your fruit will taste like watermelon. So I recommend serving this fruit salad on the same day when you make it.
  • Serve in a Pineapple: This is optional but makes an impressive presentation. Hollow out a pineapple half, cut the flesh for the salad and keep the hollowed-out pineapple to use as a bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2246IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg