Texas Fruit

Brighten up your table with the bold, refreshing flavors of Texas Fruit, a vibrant fruit salad with a tangy twist. Packed with juicy watermelon, sweet cantaloupe, tropical pineapple, and ripe strawberries, this dish is elevated by the unexpected kick of diced jalapeño and a zesty lime-honey dressing infused with chili powder for a subtle heat. Fresh mint adds a final burst of aromatic freshness, making this salad the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that’s perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or as a light dessert. Serve it chilled and watch it disappear! Keywords: Texas Fruit, fruit salad, watermelon salad, summer recipe, spicy fruit salad, refreshing side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Watermelon
• 2 cups Cantaloupe
• 2 cups Pineapple
• 1 cup Strawberries
• 1 small Jalapeño
• 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
• 1 medium Lime
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the fruits thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, remove any seeds, and place the cubes into a large serving bowl.

Step 3

Cut the cantaloupe into small dice or use a melon baller for decorative spheres, and add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Peel, core, and dice the pineapple into bite-sized chunks, then add them to the bowl.

Step 5

Remove the stems from the strawberries, slice them into halves or quarters, depending on their size, and toss them into the bowl.

Step 6

Finely dice the jalapeño, removing the seeds and membranes for less heat, and add it to the fruit mixture.

Step 7

Chop the fresh mint leaves finely and sprinkle them over the fruits.

Step 8

Grate the zest of the lime using a microplane and juice the lime into a small bowl.

Step 9

Whisk the lime juice, lime zest, honey, chili powder, and salt together to create the dressing.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the fruit salad and gently toss everything together to ensure the fruits are evenly coated.

Step 11

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.

Step 12

Serve cold as a refreshing side or light dessert, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1495.5 grams (1495.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	611

Total Fat 2.30g	3%
Saturated Fat 0.20g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 734mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 152.00g	55%
Dietary Fiber 14.90g	53%
Total Sugars 121.20g
Protein 9.70g	19%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 161mg	12%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1765mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.1%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 91.1%