Mango Chile Lime Fruit Cups (Printable)

Vibrant mango, lime, and chili bring lively flavors to tropical fruit cups—fresh, tangy, and deliciously simple.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 3 large ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and diced
02 - 1 cup pineapple, diced
03 - 1 cup watermelon, diced

→ Seasonings

04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
05 - 1 tablespoon Tajín or chili-lime seasoning
06 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1 tablespoon agave syrup or honey

→ Garnish

08 - Extra lime wedges
09 - Fresh cilantro leaves

# Directions:

01 - Peel, pit, and dice mangoes into bite-sized cubes. Dice pineapple and watermelon as desired.
02 - Place diced mango, pineapple, and watermelon in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Drizzle the fruit with fresh lime juice. Sprinkle chili-lime seasoning and sea salt evenly.
04 - Add agave syrup or honey for added sweetness if preferred. Gently toss until fruit is uniformly coated.
05 - Divide the seasoned fruit salad into four serving cups or small bowls.
06 - Decorate each cup with extra lime wedges and fresh cilantro leaves if desired.
07 - Serve chilled immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get juicy, refreshing fruit with a punchy twist that feels totally unexpected.
  • It's absurdly quick, delivers major flavor, and fits almost any occasion, from picnics to midnight cravings.
02 -
  • Once, I learned the hard way that over-mixing bruises the fruit—be gentle for the prettiest presentation.
  • Letting the fruit sit for 10 minutes before serving makes the flavors perk up and mingle better.
03 -
  • Wear kitchen gloves if prepping a big batch—mangoes can stain and chili can linger on skin.
  • Don't prep too far in advance—fresh cut fruit tastes brighter and stays firm.
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