Fresh Tropical Fruit Cups with Tajín and Lime
A quick and refreshing snack featuring juicy tropical fruits tossed with tangy lime juice and a spicy-salty Tajín seasoning, perfect for pool days and light gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large mango, peeled and diced
- 1 cup pineapple, chopped
- 1 cup watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup jicama, peeled and diced
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
- Juice of 2 limes (about 3 tablespoons)
- 2 teaspoons Tajín seasoning
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
- Handful of fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and dice the mango into roughly 1-inch cubes. Chop the pineapple, watermelon, jicama, and cucumber into similar-sized pieces.
- Use a citrus juicer to extract fresh juice from 2 limes, straining out seeds if needed.
- Place all the chopped fruit in a large mixing bowl and toss gently to combine.
- Drizzle the fresh lime juice evenly over the fruit. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of Tajín seasoning and a pinch of sea salt (if using) over everything.
- Gently toss the fruit and seasonings together to coat evenly without bruising the fruit.
- Chill the bowl in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors meld (optional but recommended).
- Spoon the fruit cups into individual serving containers and garnish with chopped fresh mint if desired.
Notes
Use ripe but firm fruit to avoid mushiness. Adjust Tajín seasoning to taste, starting light. Serve chilled for best flavor. Prep fruit ahead but toss with lime and Tajín just before serving to keep fresh. Avoid freezing as fruit texture will degrade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 90110
- Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
Keywords: tropical fruit cups, Tajín, lime, refreshing snack, pool day snack, fruit salad, vegan, paleo, gluten-free