MEXICAN FRUIT CUP
If you live in LA County, then you're very familiar with the fruit carts on a lot of corners. These carts offer fruit (chopped when you order) to go. You can enjoy it plain, with a squeeze of lemon juice, and/or with a dash of Tajin seasoning! It's a fun treat that screams LA!
Servings 8
Calories 309kcal
Ingredients
- 1 small watermelon cut
- 1 cantaloupe cut
- 1 jicama cut (video tutorial: how to cut jicama)
- 1 pineapple cut (video tutorial: how to cut pineapple)
- 1 cucumber cut
- 2 mangos cut
- 1 papaya cut
- salt
- lemon juice optional
- tajin optional
Instructions
- For a small gathering: serve in glasses or cups. Top with toasted coconut or serve with salt, lemon, and chili powder.
- For serving on the go: serve in ziploc bag (small or large) with forks. Bring along salt, lemon, and chili powder.
- For bbqs and potlucks: serve in a large bowl for everyone to scoop themselves. Provide salt, lemon, and tajin.
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 1087mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 4291IU | Vitamin C: 160mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg