Zesty Summer Fruit Salad
Serves: 4-6 | 5 Minute Prep Time | 0 Minutes to Cook
The combo of lime, salt and spice sprinkled on fresh fruits and vegetables is a core childhood food memory. I can still picture that platter of sliced cucumbers, carrots, celery and jicama topped with the bright blend that often greeted us after school. And summer wasn’t summer if my siblings and I didn’t enjoy watermelon, mango and pineapple dusted with lime, salt and what I think was ancho chili powder (this was well before Tajin!).
Inspired by those bright flavors as well as the cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs from our new garden, we’ve created a grown-up version of my childhood fruit salads. This recipe is a stunning mix of cherry tomatoes, cantaloupe and cucumber (yes, cucumber is technically a fruit) that includes that lime blend we love, but also a little olive oil, fresh mint and basil, and totally optional, a small diced jalapeño for even more of a kick.
Easy, delicious (and did we already say stunning?!), this is the perfect dish for summer barbecues and pool-side get togethers. Happy summer!
Instructions:
- Combine tomatoes, cantaloupe, cucumbers and if using, the jalapeño, in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice.
- Gently fold in the fresh herbs and salt and sprinkle with Tajin to taste.
