Fruit chaat isn’t your typical fruit salad. It’s bold, zesty, and bursting with layers of flavor that elevate simple fresh fruits into something crave-worthy. This South Asian street food favorite combines sweet, sour, spicy, and salty elements to create a refreshing and vibrant dish that’s perfect for summer snacking, Iftar platters, or even light breakfasts.
At its core, fruit chaat is a mix of seasonal fruits – apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, pomegranate seeds, and mangoes are all popular choices. What sets it apart is the unexpected addition of spices. A sprinkle of chaat masala, a pinch of black salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice turn the dish from sweet to sensational. These spices enhance the natural sweetness of the fruit while adding depth and heat that tickles the taste buds.
One of the best things about fruit chaat is its versatility. You can make it with whatever fruit you have on hand, and adjust the spices to suit your taste. Some versions also include boiled potatoes, cucumbers, or even chickpeas for extra texture and substance. It’s also naturally vegan and gluten-free, making it a great option for gatherings or when you’re feeding a mixed crowd.
Fruit chaat is usually served chilled, and the longer it sits, the more the flavors meld together. It’s incredibly hydrating and nutrient-dense, loaded with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. You get the sweetness of the fruits, the tang from lemon, a kick of heat from the pepper, and that addictive savoriness from the chaat masala and black salt.
This isn’t just a fruit salad – it’s an experience. Serve it in bowls with toothpicks or skewers for a fun party appetizer, or enjoy it on a hot afternoon as a healthy pick-me-up. However you serve it, fruit chaat proves that with just a few spices, even everyday fruits can become extraordinary.
A refreshing and healthy fruit salad, perfect for a summer day!

Ingredients
- 2 cups fruits grapes, oranges, pineapple, and pomegranate), chopped, such as apples
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp chaat masala
- 1/2 tsp black salt
- 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp red chili powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
- 2 tbsp mint leaves chopped
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves chopped fresh
- 1 tbsp peanuts roasted, chopped
- 1 tbsp almonds chopped
- 1 tbsp cashews chopped roasted
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped fruits and lemon juice.
- Add the chaat masala, black salt, roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and black pepper powder. Mix well to coat the fruits evenly.
- Add the chopped mint leaves, chopped coriander leaves, chopped roasted peanuts, chopped roasted almonds, and chopped roasted cashews. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve the fruit chaat immediately and enjoy!
Delicious! Just made it for my friends, and they couldn’t get enough. 🔥
That sounds amazing! I’m going to try this for my next gathering. 🥳
I dunno, fruit and spices? Sounds weird. Can fruits even be spicy? 🤔
This is the best fruit salad I’ve ever made! The spices really bring out the flavors. 5 stars!
I dunno about that. Spices in fruit salad? Seems weird to me. I just like my fruit plain. 🤔
My grandma makes fruit chaat too. She uses different fruits tho.
That sounds great! Fruit chaat is sooo versatile. What fruits does she use?
I dunno about adding all those spices. My chaat is just fruit and salt, easy peasy!
Mine turned out too spicy. What did I do wrong?
Fruit and spices? Isn’t that weird? I prefer my fruits plain.
This fruit chaat is AMAZING! So fresh and flavorsome. My kids loved it!
Sounds really good! I gotta try it for my kids too. 🥳
I tried it and added some mango too! Turned out fantastic!! Gonna make it again.
I tried this but it ended up being too spicy for my kids. Maybe I should’ve skipped the red chili powder. 😅
Sounds good, but I think it could use more fruits? I might add strawberries next time.
Yummy! And super healthy! Even my husband liked it, and he hates fruits usually!
That’s awesome! If your husband liked it, it must be really something! 😄 I can’t wait to try it myself!
Healthy, sure, but fruit salad? I mean, isn’t that kinda basic? 🤔 I don’t get the hype.
It was okay. I think the cumin is too strong, not my favorite combo.. maybe 3 stars.
I used apples, bananas, and added yogurt. It was yum!
Sounds delicious! I love adding yogurt to fruit dishes, it gives a nice creaminess. Yum!
But is it really a fruit chaat if you didn’t use all the ingredients? I dunno, seems off.
This is just fruit salad with some soupy stuff in it. Not what I expected.
Yuck! This was really weird. I didn’t like mixing all these spices with fruit. 1 star for effort.
Grapes and oranges together? No way!
Are you sure you can add chili to fruits? Sounds weird.
Yes! The chili adds a nice kick to the sweetness of the fruits. It’s common in many cultures. You should try it!
So easy and delicious! I love chaat masala. Much better than my usual fruit salads.
Sounds nice, but I don’t get why you gotta put chili powder in a fruit salad. Seems weird to me.
I made it too! So easy! Can’t believe I never tried this. Chaat masala really gives it a kick!
Who needs all those nuts? Not for me. Just fruit please!
I totally get you! Nuts aren’t for everyone. Just go with your favorite fruits! 🍏🍍
This is just a salad, not a chaat. Change my mind.
Never heard of fruit chaat before. Is it like normal salad? 2 stars for confusing.
Fruit chaat is different! It’s more like a spicy fruit salad. The masala makes it unique. Give it a try, you’ll love it!
I thought it was just fruits mixed up. Sounds weird with all those spices. Can you really put chili in fruit?
Wow this is a unique combination! I had no idea chaat could be made with fruit. Will try it soon!
This fruit chaat recipe is amazing! The mix of flavors is just perfect. Will definitely make this again!
I’m glad you loved it! It’s one of my favorites too. The spices really do make a difference!
This fruit chaat is a game changer! So fresh and healthy!
I loved it! So refreshing and perfect for summer days! 👍 Totally recommend this recipe.
I tried it but didn’t really like the spices. Can I skip the masala? 🤔
Glad you enjoyed it! It’s such a great way to stay cool in the summer. 💚
Hmmm, never heard of chaat masala before. Can I just use regular spices?
LOVE IT! What a refreshing snack!
Easy to make and perfect for summer! 😍
This looks sooo good! Can’t wait to try it at my summer BBQ! 🍉🍍
Great recipe! Never knew fruits could taste like this.
I totally agree! This recipe is a game changer for fruity snacks! 🍇🍍
Are you serious? Fruits tasting like this? I don’t know man, but I prefer them plain. 😒
I don’t know, it seems like too many spices for fruit. I stick to just sugar!
Not a fan of the spices. Just didn’t taste right.
I added too much lemon juice and ruined it. 🙁
Oh no! Too much lemon juice can be a bummer. Maybe you could try adding a little sugar or honey to balance it out next time?