mango chile lime fruit cups (Print)

Juicy mangoes, lime, and chili offer a tangy-sweet snack ideal for warm days and easy entertaining.

# Ingredients:

→ Fruit

01 - 3 large ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and diced
02 - 1 cup pineapple, diced (optional)
03 - 1 cup watermelon, diced (optional)

→ Seasonings

04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
05 - 1 tablespoon Tajín or chili-lime seasoning
06 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1 tablespoon agave syrup or honey (optional)

→ Garnish

08 - Extra lime wedges
09 - Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Peel, pit, and dice the mangoes. Dice pineapple and watermelon if using.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add the diced mango, pineapple, and watermelon.
03 - Drizzle fresh lime juice over the fruit. Sprinkle with Tajín or chili-lime seasoning and sea salt.
04 - Stir in agave syrup or honey, if desired, and gently toss until the fruit is evenly coated with seasonings.
05 - Spoon the fruit mixture into four serving cups or bowls. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro leaves as preferred.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Hidden trick: the chili-lime seasoning wakes up sweet fruit flavors for a refreshing twist.
  • It’s a breeze to assemble, so you can spend more time relaxing.
02 -
  • If you overmix, mango gets mushy—so stir gently and use a wider bowl.
  • Trying both agave and honey once, I found that agave keeps the flavors cleaner, while honey adds slightly richer notes.
03 -
  • Use a bowl big enough to toss without spilling—lesson learned after messy attempts.
  • Add seasoning gradually; you can always toss in more, but dialing back spice is tricky.
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