Description
This Mexican Fruit Cocktail is a sweet, tangy, and spicy street-style snack packed with tropical fruits, lime juice, and a sprinkle of chili. It’s the perfect refreshing treat on a hot day—easy to customize, kid-friendly, and great for parties or meal prep!
Ingredients
For the Fruit Base:
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1 cup mango, peeled and cubed
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1 cup pineapple, cubed
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1 cup watermelon, cubed
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½ cup cucumber, peeled and sliced
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½ cup jicama, peeled and cubed
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1 small orange, segmented or sliced
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¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
For the Seasoning:
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1–2 limes)
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1 teaspoon chili powder (or Tajín)
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¼ teaspoon sea salt
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1 tablespoon chamoy sauce (optional)
Optional Toppings:
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Crushed peanuts
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Fresh cilantro, chopped
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Extra lime wedges
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Cotija cheese (for savory version)
Instructions
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Prep the Fruit: Wash, peel, and chop all fruits into bite-sized pieces. If using onion, slice it thinly.
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Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently combine mango, pineapple, watermelon, cucumber, jicama, orange slices, and red onion.
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Season: Drizzle lime juice evenly over the fruit. Sprinkle with chili powder, salt, and chamoy (if using).
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Toss and Chill: Mix gently until well-coated. Taste and adjust lime or chili as needed.
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Serve: Spoon into cups or bowls. Add toppings like crushed peanuts or cotija. Serve cold for best flavor.
Notes
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Kid-friendly version: Skip the chili and chamoy, or use cinnamon instead for a sweeter flavor.
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Make-ahead: Prep fruit up to 1 day in advance. Add lime and seasonings just before serving for max freshness.
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Flavor swaps: Add papaya, kiwi, strawberries, or cantaloupe for seasonal variations.
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Allergy alert: Omit peanuts and cheese if needed.
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Storage tip: Store without lime and chili in the fridge in an airtight container for 2–3 days.
- Prep Time: 15Min
- Cook Time: 0Min
- Category: Snacks, Salads, Street Food
- Method: No Bake / Tossed
- Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Mexican fruit cocktail, ensalada de fruta, spicy fruit salad, fruit with Tajín, fruta con chile, chamoy fruit cup, fruit snack Mexican