A refreshing mix of chopped fruits seasoned with citrusy lemon juice and tangy Tajin. A quick healthy snack for the family on a hot summer day.
Have you ever had a Mexican Fruit Cocktail? If you haven’t, you’re missing out! It’s one of my favorite desserts during the hot summer season (and throughout the year).
I actually didn’t discover this tasty healthy snack until last summer when a friend bought one to share.
Fruit salads are delicious in general because a mixture of various chopped fruits has so many different flavors. But adding lemon juice and Tajin seasoning takes this healthy snack to a whole other level. You can taste the refreshing lemon juice drizzled on the outer surface of the fruit. Tajin powder, which is a combination of chile powder, salt, and dehydrated lime juice, adds tanginess to the fruits. These seasonings intensify the flavors of the fruits.
I love the Mexican fruit cocktails, but if you’ve ever bought one from the fruit stands, you know what they don’t come cheap. Each container, about the size of the container I used, costs $7. Pretty pricy to me. Luckily, the fruit stands have see through glass windows. So I get to watch the people make the fruit cocktails and see exactly how they made it, which means I can share this simple and healthy dessert with you. =)
Hope you’ll like it as much as I do! It’s perfect as an afternoon snack, a dessert at a picnic or a refreshing side at a BBQ.
First, chop up your favorite fruits. I used strawberries, mango, and cantaloupe, and added blueberries at the end. Some of the fruits and vegetables that you can often find in these fruit cocktails are watermelon, pineapple, cucumber, jicama, mango, strawberries, and honeydew. You get to pick whichever fruits or vegetables that you like and are available to add to your cocktail.
Divide the fruits between 2-3 containers. Sprinkle in Tajin seasoning. Drizzle lemon juice over the fruits and seasoning. Then sprinkle on more Tajin seasoning. The lemon juice will help distribute the seasoning to the rest of the fruits at the bottom. If you need more Tajin seasoning, add more to taste, but don’t forget that this seasoning does contain salt so you don’t want to over season your fruits with it.
Serve the fruits cold.
Enjoy!
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I truly love some of your recipes. Thanks for having gluten free options. 🙂
You’re welcome, Lesley! I’ve noticed that a lot of people have to be on a gluten free diet or are on a vegan diet so whenever I have one, I’ll share it with you. =)
It’s much appreciated 🙂
One more grocery item I will have to find! Thanks and great pictures as always!
Thank you so much! I hope you’ll like this snack!
I’ve never heard of Tajin before…sounds good! And this fruit cocktail is intriguing! Never would have thought to do something like this!
I think it’s starting to get popular. I’ve seen it in most chain stores including Costco. And they even have commercials on tv now. Then again, maybe it’s more popular in California? I have no idea. If you do try it, I hope you’ll like it!
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Mmmmm…my favorite!
I know! Mine too! So additive!
*addictive
I’ve seen tajin before at a Mexican grocery store. People were putting it on their fruit at the fruit bar or whatever. I’ve never tried it, but I may, because I’m intrigued now. 🙂
This is a new seasoning for me too. I’ve seen it at Costco before, but I didn’t really know how to use it. Then I saw them use it at the Mexican fruit stands and I thought it’d be a good investment, considering that it’s so expensive to buy the fruits from the stands. =)
Wow, I’ll have to get a jar too then. All you’re paying for is for them to cut the fruit for you. 😉
Definitely. But I will admit that sometimes I’m lazy and would rather have someone do the work for me. lol
As always, beautiful images.
Thank you!
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Tajin is that red spicy seasoning they put on the fruit at the stalls ya? I think its just like cayenne pepper and salt. it makes the fruit spicy
Yup, that’s the seasoning. I actually don’t think it’s spicy at all. But that’s my taste buds. lol. It’s labeled as mild on the container. It also contains dehydrated lime juice to make it sour too.
Hi Andrea,
I’ve never heard of Tajin seasoning before – what other types of things is it used for?
It’s mostly used on fruits. The seasoning contains chili peppers, salt, and dehydrated lime juice. But it can be used to season other foods too. =)
http://www.tajin.com/en-us/clasico-polvo