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A clear plastic cup filled with assorted sliced fruits, such as watermelon, pineapple, and cucumber, topped with chili powder and a lime wedge—these vibrant Mexican Fruit Cups offer a refreshing and zesty snack inspired by classic street food flavors.
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5 from 10 votes

Mexican Fruit Cups

Fresh Mexican Fruit Cups made with juicy fruit, lime juice, and chile powder. A refreshing sweet, tangy, and spicy Mexican street-food snack.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 264kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

  • ½ watermelon
  • ½ cantaloupe
  • 2 cucumbers
  • ½ jicama
  • ½ pineapple
  • 3 limes
  • ½ cup Tajin (or more, if desired)
  • Chamoy (optional)

Instructions

  • Cut the fruit into long spears.
  • Discard the peels.
  • Place a few spears of each of the fruit into 4 separate cups.
  • Drizzle each cup with lime.
  • Sprinkle with Tajin.
  • Drizzle with chamoy, if using.
  • Serve and enjoy.

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Notes

You can also add mango, coconut, or japanese peanuts. 
Use only fresh fruit. Frozen fruit is too mushy. 

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 1262mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 9679IU | Vitamin C: 107mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 5mg