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    Mexican Fruit Salad Cups

    Published: Jun 29, 2022 · Modified: Sep 29, 2022 by Tristin Rieken · Leave a Comment

    Mexican Fruit Salad Cups with Chamoy and Tajin are a delicious updated fruit salad recipe that’s perfect for warm weather celebrations.

    Mexican Fruit Salad Cups with Chamoy and Tajin are a delicious updated fruit salad recipe that's perfect for warm weather celebrations.
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    Served individually or tossed together like a traditional fruit salad recipe this is perfect for parties, potlucks, picnics and more!

    Mexican fruit salad

    Tajin on watermelon and other fruits is not a new flavor combination. Watermelon sticks and other ornately cut fresh fruit like pineapple and mango served on sticks is a common street food in Mexico. Dipped in a either a homemade salt, lime zest and chili powder mix or the similar flavored Tajin seasoning, the flavors are simple but perfect.

    Similarly flavored are Mexican fruit cups or ‘vasos de fruta’. Often made with a mixture of jicama, cucumber, mango, pineapple, and watermelon and served drizzled with sweet-tart Chamoy and a sprinkle of Tajin.

    This fruit salad recipe makes it so easy to serve a crowd. It’s refreshing, simple and customizable. Fruit salads are perfect for outdoor parties and events and this one is an updated fruit salad recipe that everyone will love.

    Ingredients

    • Pineapple
    • Watermelon
    • English cucumbers (seedless with thin skin)
    • Jicama – jicama is a Mexican tuberous root with amazing crunchy texture but not a lot of flavor. Many grocery stores carry jicama in the produce section but if you can not find where to buy jicama you can omit.
    • Mangos
    • Limes
    • Chamoy sauce – Chamoy is a sweet, spicy tart Mexican condiment made from some combination of dehydrated fruit, chili powder, salt and citrus.
    • Tajin seasoning – Similar to chamoy Tajin is a seasoning made of chili powder, salt and citrus. Or substitute a homemade Tajin mix made from lime zest, salt, chili powder and a little sugar.

    Step by step instructions

    1. Peel fruit and vegetables so that they’re easy to eat. Then cut fruit into large spears.
    2. Squeeze fresh lime juice over top.
    3. Stand up fruit spears in disposable plastic cups, place on a large platter, or toss together in a large bowl.
    4. Season with Tajin and drizzle with Chamoy sauce either before or after serving.
    5. Enjoy!

    How to serve

    Serve Mexican Fruit Salad individually in plastic or paper cups. With condiments on the side for people to top their salads as desired. Or serve like a traditional fruit salad recipe! Simply chop the fruit and lightly toss with lime juice, Tajin and Chamoy and serve in a large bowl.

    Mexican Fruit Salad Cups with Chamoy and Tajin are a delicious updated fruit salad recipe that's perfect for warm weather celebrations.

    Mexican Fruit Salad Cups

    Mexican Fruit Salad Cups with Chamoy and Tajin are a delicious updated fruit salad recipe that's perfect for warm weather celebrations.
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    Prep Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Arranging time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: Mexican
    fruit salad for a crowd, fruit salad recipe, Mexican fruit salad
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 102kcal
    Author: Tristin Rieken

    Ingredients

    • 1 large pineapple
    • 1 personal seedless watermelon
    • 2 large english cucumbers
    • 1 medium jicama
    • 3 large mangos
    • 3 small limes
    • 1 cup Chamoy
    • ¼ cup Tajin

    Instructions

    • Peel fruit and vegetables so that they’re easy to eat. Then cut fruit into large spears.
    • Squeeze fresh lime juice over top.
    • Stand up fruit spears in disposable plastic cups, place on a large platter, or toss together in a large bowl.
    • Season with Tajin and drizzle with Chamoy sauce either before or after serving.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 677IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Mexican Fruit Salad Cups
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 102 Calories from Fat 9
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1g2%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Sodium 5mg0%
    Potassium 342mg10%
    Carbohydrates 26g9%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 17g19%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 677IU14%
    Vitamin C 72mg87%
    Calcium 36mg4%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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