A Little Easy Tropical Inspired Snack – Spicy Fruit Salad

Easy, Tropical Inspired Spicy Fruit Salad by The Luxi Look

If it’s not too late for a new year’s resolution (ha!), I have one. Actually, it’s more of a life resolution. When it comes to my diet, my goal is to focus on whole, clean foods with the occasional indulgence here or there. The key is balance. However, I have the craziest sweet tooth and working in an office where there are constantly treats around has not been easy. I found myself reaching for a little sugary something almost every day – a piece of chocolate, half a cookie, a bite of a cupcake. Now that I’ve been reading and learning more about SUGAR and the effects it has on your body, I’m really making it a point to eat less sugar. More on that later, but for now I wanted to share the easiest recipe for a morning or afternoon snack that satisfies your sweet tooth – spicy fruit salad.

If you live in Southern California, you know what I’m talking about. Ever see the fruit carts on street corners selling assorted fruits and vegetables? They’re mixing up spicy fruit salad. When I was in Mexico City, I had the freshest, juiciest mango of my life from a fruit stand – and have been recreating this sweet and spicy concoction at home.

Easy, Tropical Inspired Spicy Fruit Salad by The Luxi Look

It’s so, so easy, and the perfect morning and afternoon pick me up. If you also have a sweet tooth, fruit is the best substitute I’ve found. It’s natural, loaded with vitamins, and water filled. You’ll get an immunity boost from all of the vitamin C and I swear my skin just glows when I eat more fruit.

Not to go all fruititarian on you guys, but I could eat this every day.

Easy, Tropical Inspired Spicy Fruit Salad by The Luxi Look

Easy, Tropical Inspired Spicy Fruit Salad by The Luxi Look

Easy, Tropical Inspired Spicy Fruit Salad by The Luxi Look

Zesty, Spicy Fruit Salad

  • Watermelon
  • Mango
  • Pineapple
  • Jicama
  • Cucumber
  • Fresh lime juice
  • Tajín (<< this is what makes it!)

Cut up fruit into chunks, squeeze fresh lime juice over, and add Tajín liberally. Feel free to add any other fruit or vegetable you like. Papaya and oranges are a great addition as well. If you can’t find Tajín, you can substitute chili powder and a little salt. Enjoy!

xx, Amy

16 Discussion to this post

  1. Katherine says:

    Great photos! Looks so delicious 🙂

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  2. Sabrina says:

    You did this perfectly! I’ve been meaning to find some new ways to snack!! Xoxo
    Sabrina

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  3. sepatuholig says:

    Oh my gosh… these are the best! Droooolllingggg right now!
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  4. yuka says:

    I don’t like the taste of spices on my fruits, but the fruit bowl itself looks sooo good! I would just skip the tajin for myself.

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  5. Yasmin says:

    The fruit bowl looks great, perfect for taking with you on a sunny day. Love pineapples and watermelon!

    xo,
    I AM YASMIN

  6. emily says:

    Oh yum! I want to make this right now! I have a terrible sweet tooth but really try to avoid eating too many sugary foods.. fruit is the perfect substitute.
    x Emily
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  7. Patrícia says:

    I’m loving this post and it looks so delicious! 😀
    The photographs are amazing
    Kisses
    xx

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  8. Trishna says:

    Wow, this sounds and looks so tasty, love the pictures 🙂

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  9. Catarine says:

    This looks absolutely delicious. I have never heard about tajín before.
    I’m gonna try this at home. Thanks for sharing, dear.
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  10. Paula says:

    This just look perfect! So so yummy 🙂

  11. Annabelle says:

    Such an interesting combination of ingredients. Looks delicious!

    x Annabelle
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  12. Sara says:

    Love this idea! Thanks for sharing.

    xx Sara
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  13. Jenny says:

    I’m trying to cut down my sugar intake as well, but it’s so hard when I have a huge sweet tooth! Fruits are the one exception I’ll make though, just because their benefits totally outweigh the cons. That fruit salad looks so yummy, thank you for sharing!

    Jenny // Geeky Posh

  14. Adelina says:

    This looks soo good and refreshing and its making my mouth water right now!! lol YUMMY! Will try it out soon! xx, Adelina

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  15. […] Truthfully, you can put Tajin on anything you would put seasoning on. The best part is, it can be used with sweet AND savory foods. It’s slightly salty and spicy, but not so much that it’s overpowering. If you love the chili lime flavor, you will like it on pretty much anything. The most popular use is on fresh fruits and vegetables – I love it with watermelon the most, but it also is amazing with mango, oranges, other melons, jicama, coconut, and cucumber. For my favorite spicy fruit salad with Tajin, check out this post. […]

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