A vibrant tropical fruit salad featuring mango, papaya, pineapple, and jicama, dressed with lime juice, salt, and a dusting of chili powder.
Ingredients
1 ripe mango, cubed
1 cup papaya, cubed
1 cup pineapple, cubed
1 jicama, peeled and julienned
1 cucumber, sliced
Juice of 3 limes
Pinch of salt
Chili powder or Tajin to taste
Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
1Peel and cut all fruits into bite-sized cubes. Peel and julienne the jicama into thin matchsticks.
2Combine all fruits and jicama in a large bowl. Slice cucumber and add to the mix.
3Squeeze lime juice over everything and toss gently. Add salt and toss again.
4Dust with chili powder or Tajin seasoning according to taste. Garnish with fresh mint.
5Serve immediately while the fruits are fresh and crisp. Best enjoyed cold on a hot day.
Did You Know?
Salvadoran fruit vendors create elaborate fruit arrangements in clear bags, eaten walking down the street with a generous squeeze of lime and shake of chili powder.