Craving a sweet and tangy twist to your summer fruit salad? Try this Chamoy Fruit Salad with fresh fruit, chamoy sauce, and Tajin seasoning for a spicy, tangy delight.
🥰 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: This sweet and tangy fruit salad recipe comes together in just a few minutes, making it perfect for busy families.
- Flavor Explosion: Combining sweet and tangy fruit with spicy chamoy and Tajin creates a flavorful fruit salad.
- Healthy and Refreshing: Packed with fresh fruit, this salad is a healthy snack for hot summer days.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Fruit- You need 4 cups of diced watermelon, pineapple, mango, and cantaloupe. These fruits provide a perfect balance of color and flavor.
Tajin Seasoning- Adds a unique chili-lime flavor that enhances the fruit.
Chamoy Sauce- This Mexican fruit salad staple is both sweet and spicy, and you can find it in most grocery stores, Mexican markets, or Amazon.
Limes- Serve with fresh lime juice adds a zesty kick. Add extra lime wedges for those who love an extra citrusy flavor.
Full ingredient list with quantities in the recipe card below
How to Make Chamoy Fruit Salad
- Start by cubing the watermelon, pineapple, mangoes, and cantaloupe into bite-sized pieces. Add the fruit to a large bowl.
- Sprinkle Tajin seasoning and drizzle chamoy sauce over the fruit. Gently toss and serve immediately. This tropical fruit salad is best enjoyed right away.
- Add extra lime wedges on the side for those who love citrus flavor. You can also sprinkle additional Tajin or chamoy to taste.
Variations
Cucumber: Add 4 cups of cubed cucumber for a refreshing twist.
Jicama: Jicama is commonly used in fruit salads with chamoy and tajin. Although not always easy to find, jicama adds a nice crunch to the salad. Add 4 cups of it to your salad.
Serving Chamoy Fruit Salad in Cups for Parties
Serving Chamoy Fruit Salad in individual cups is perfect for parties! Here's how to do it:
- Choose Clear Cups: Show off the vibrant fruit colors with clear plastic cups.
- Layer the Fruit: Create beautiful layers by adding a mix of each fruit into the cups.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle Tajin seasoning and drizzle chamoy sauce over the fruit.
- Garnish: Top each cup with a lime wedge for extra flavor and color.
Common Questions
Chamoy sauce is a unique and versatile Mexican condiment made from pickled fruit (often apricots, plums, or mangos), chiles, lime juice, and a touch of sugar. It is sweet, tangy, fruity, and spicy.
Yes, you can prep the fruit ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Right before serving drain any excess liquid then add the the chamoy sauce and Tajin.
Absolutely! Feel free to use any fresh fruits you like. Papaya, kiwi, and strawberries can be great additions to this salad.
Chamoy Fruit Salad with Tajin
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed watermelon ¼ watermelon
- 4 cups cubed pineapple 1 pineapple
- 4 cups mangos 4-5 mangos
- 4 cups cantaloupe 1 cantaloupe
- Lime wedges for toppings
- 2 teaspoons Tajin seasoning for topping to taste
- 6 tablespoons chamoy sauce for topping to taste
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Instructions
- Start by cubing the watermelon, pineapple, mangoes, and cantaloupe into bite-sized pieces. Aim for uniform cubes.
- Add all the fruit to a large bowl. Sprinkle Tajin seasoning, and drizzle chamoy sauce over the fruit.
- Gently toss the fruit together to mix the flavors.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
- Add extra lime wedges on the side for those who love an extra zesty flavor. You can also sprinkle additional Tajin or chamoy to taste.
Notes
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and may vary based on the ingredients used.
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