Spice up your typical fruit salad by making this Spicy Homemade Fruit Salad! The chili and lime juice enhances the flavor of the fruit, making it the perfect side!
We go through so much fruit in our house. We use it in our morning oatmeal, freeze it for afternoon green smoothies, juice it, add it as toppings to various dishes, use it in blender ice creams, and of course, eat it in it’s natural form.
There’s seriously never enough. My 6 yr old son, especially, goes through fresh fruit like it’s candy, which is a great problem to have. Can you believe I had to scold him once for sneaking in too many bananas last year?? I’m not kidding.
Well, this recipe is one more perfect way to enjoy your favorite fruits, although it may not be one for kids unless they like a little heat.
Add a kick to your typical bowl of mixed fruit this Cinco de Mayo with this Spicy Homemade Fruit Salad. It’s the perfect way to kick start your fiesta next week!
This recipe, although simple, was inspired by a starter my husband and I enjoyed at a new taco shop we tried out over the summer. This appetizer was the only vegan appetizer on the menu.
I honestly wasn’t expecting much from this fruit salad, but I ordered it anyway because it was scorching hot out, and it seemed cool and refreshing. Well, I couldn’t put my fork down after they served it.
So much so that I would have honestly been fine ordering another plate of this fruit salad and calling it lunch (which I’m glad I didn’t since their two vegan tacos were also delicious). I generally love fruit salads, but this one really took it up a notch with the added level of spice and acidity. I knew I had to create a version of it at home with some of my favorite fruits, so here it is, this quick and easy Spicy Homemade Fruit Salad!
What Fruit To Use
Here’s a list of the fruit I used to make this simple homemade fruit salad. I find it the best combo but you could use your whatever your favorites are!
- Strawberry
- Pineapple
- Mango
- Blueberries
- Watermelon
- Kiwi
The Simple Dressing
- Lime
- Chili Powder
The watermelon is super fresh and goes perfectly with the tart berries and zingy mango and pineapple.
If you like heat, this homemade fruit salad is a great way to change up a typical side, appetizer, or afternoon snack. The chili and lime juice really enhance the flavor of all the fruits, and it’s so easy to make.
Of course this fruit salad is one my 6 yr old won’t touch since he can’t handle spice. On the other hand, my 3 yr old loves it! Try it out this Cinco de Mayo and let me know what you think.
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Spicy Fruit Salad
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup strawberry , diced
- 1/2 cup pineapple , diced
- 1/2 cup mango or orange , diced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup watermelon , diced
- 1/2 cup kiwi , diced
- 1 tbsp lime juice , more depending on acidity of lime
- 1/4 teasp chilli powder , more or less depending on desired level of spice
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine all the fruit in one large mixing bowl.
- Add the lime juice and chili powder and combine. Adjust the amount of lime juice and chili powder if necessary.
- Chill in the fridge and pull out when you're ready to serve!
Reshana
This fruit salad looks great Anjali and here is SA, we usually have pineapple on skewers which has chilli powder and salt and it honestly is the best. You should also try green mangoes, not the ripe ones, with chilli powder, salt and a dash of vinegar… YUM! Your bowl looks colorful and I can almost taste it xxx
anjali
Thanks Reshana!! I’ve actually had green un-ripe mangoes before…my mom LOVES them! When we were young, on one of our trips to Hawaii, my mom bought a bunch of them from the local market, and spiced them with exactly that! Some chili powder, salt, and lemon…love it! Seems like we have similar taste buds when it comes to spiced fruit =)
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit
I am not a spice person, but if ever there was a way you’d entice me to try chili powder it would be like this! I want to love it, I really do, that juicy rainbow underneath is calling to me! haha I love this idea though Anjali, so easy and fun 🙂
anjali
Haha thanks Natalie! You’re right…I know how much you LOVE fruit so if there’s anyway to get you to try some spice, it’d be with this simple recipe! =) The spice actually brings out the sweetness of the fruit, although it does have a kick =)
Aimee
I have never heard of a spicy fruit salad but it actually sounds amazing! I love spice on pretty much everything 😀
anjali
Then you’ll love this recipe…super easy, sweet, acidic, and spicy!
Hauke Fox
Interesting! I never knew that chili powder goes well on fruit! Thanks for the recipe and idea 😀
anjali
My husband and I love it…makes for a nice change to your typical bowl of fruit!
Reshana
Hahaha Wow, it may be an indian thing too 🙂 That sounds sooo delicious!
anjali
Definitely an Indian thing too =)
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite
One of my favorite things is chili, or any spice, on my fruit!! Especially pineapple. SO good.
anjali
Thanks Sophia! The spicy has a way of bringing out the sweetness!
Christine | Vermilion Roots
I am all about having chili with my fruits! In Malaysia we eat a fruit salad called rojak drenched in a thick caramel-like sweet-spicy sauce with peanuts.
anjali
Yum! That sauce sounds amazing!! And on top of fruit?!?! I need to visit =)
Uma Srinivas
Chili powder is great with some fruits. But never tried to make a salad out of it. This is cool idea!
anjali
It’s basically a ‘fruit salad’ only composed of fruits. My husband and I love it.
dixya @food, pleasure, and health
this is my favorite way to eat more fruits..i use indian spice mix, this looks sooo good and refreshing!
anjali
I’ve had the version with Indian spice mix several times growing up, but was never a huge fan. But I love this simple chili powder + lime juice combo!
Mel @ avirtualvegan.com
I adore chili but have never thought to pair it with fruit. What a great idea and it sounds delicious.
anjali
Thanks Mel! My parents used to do it all the time, but they had always included other Indian spices which I’ve never been a huge fan of. But simply adding some chili powder and lime juice tastes amazing!
Linda @ Veganosity
Yay! I thought I was the only one who liked spicy fruit. This looks and sounds like the perfect fruit salad.
anjali
My mom-in-law made it often, but always added other spices to it and i was never a fan. But chili powder on it’s own with some lime juice is amazing!!
The Vegan 8
I love the combo of sweet and spicy, it’s one of my favorite combos, so a great idea to add chili powder to fruit! Chili powder is probably my favorite spice too, use it on everything!
anjali
Thanks Brandi! I used to use chili powder ALL the time, especially in indian cooking, but my son can’t even handle black pepper so not as much anymore. I’ve been loving it on fruit!
Molly Kumar
Love the colors n combination of fruits. We also make something similar to this and it’s such a healthy n pretty looking dish.
anjali
Thanks Molly! Something different than your typical fruit salad =)
PD
With chili powder test very good.