True and Surprising News-Style Mango-Chili Fruit Salad
A refreshing fruit salad featuring unexpected mango-chili sweetness, embodying the 'true and surprising' essence of fresh tropical flavors. This Tropical-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs ripe mango, honey, fresh lime juice 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 210 calories and feeds 2, 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 cup, diced ripe mango
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/2, diced avocado
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes until fully combined.
- Step 2: Add 1 cup diced ripe mango and 1 cup sliced strawberries to the bowl, then gently toss to coat with the honey-lime mixture until evenly distributed.
- Step 3: Gently fold in 1/2 diced avocado and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, being careful not to mash the avocado. Chill for 15 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Step 4: Serve chilled in small bowls, garnished with an extra sprinkle of cilantro and a tiny pinch of chili flakes for a surprising kick.
