Mango and Papaya Fruit Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

Bright, refreshing fruit salad with a zesty lime-cilantro dressing, perfect for hot summer days. This tropical-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs mango, papaya, red onion into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe mango
• 1 ripe papaya
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and dice 1 ripe mango and 1 ripe papaya into 1/2-inch cubes, then transfer to a large bowl.
2. Step 2: Add 1/4 cup finely diced red onion and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro to the fruit mixture.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Pour dressing over fruit and toss gently until evenly coated. Serve immediately at room temperature.