Tangy Fruit Salad

This refreshing tangy fruit salad is a bright, vitamin-packed side or dessert that wakes up your taste buds with a zesty lime-honey dressing. Using seasonal market fruits like mango, guava, apple, and orange, it’s quick to toss together, low-cost, and perfect for hot days, picnics, or as a healthy snack the whole family loves. The tang from lime and chaat masala cuts through natural sweetness for a balanced, cooling treat.

Tangy Fruit Salad

Ingredients

For 6 servings, gather these fresh, affordable items:

  • 2 medium mangoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 guavas, peeled and cubed
  • 2 apples, cored and cubed
  • 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
  • Juice of 3 limes
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon chaat masala
  • Pinch of black salt
  • Fresh mint leaves, chopped (for garnish)

Direction

  • Assemble this zesty salad in simple steps:
  • Step 1: Wash all fruits thoroughly. Peel and cube mangoes, guavas, apples, and pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Segment oranges carefully.
  • Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, honey, chaat masala, and black salt until smooth. Taste and adjust.
  • Step 3: In a large bowl, gently combine all fruits and pomegranate seeds.
  • Step 4: Pour dressing over fruits and toss lightly to coat evenly without crushing.
  • Step 5: Sprinkle chopped mint on top.
  • Step 6: Chill 15 to 30 minutes for best flavor. Serve cold and enjoy the same day.

Nutrients Information

Per serving (about 1 cup):

  • Calories: 120 to 150
  • Total Fat: 0.5 to 1 gram
  • Saturated Fat: 0 grams
  • Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
  • Sodium: 50 to 100 milligrams
  • Total Carbohydrates: 30 to 35 grams
  • Dietary Fiber: 4 to 6 grams
  • Sugars: 22 to 26 grams (natural)
  • Protein: 1 to 2 grams
  • Full of vitamin C, fiber, and hydration.

Recipes Credit

Contributed by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service