Mixed Tropical Fruit Salad with Lime-Dill Dressing
A vibrant combination of ripe seasonal fruits tossed in a zesty citrus-dill vinaigrette, ideal for a light lunch or side dish. This Tropical-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mango, pineapple, papaya 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 148 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
- 2 cups, diced mango
- 1 cup, diced pineapple
- 1 cup, diced papaya
- 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups diced mango, 1 cup diced pineapple, 1 cup diced papaya, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
- Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
- Step 3: Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss until evenly coated, then fold in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro until distributed.
