Visit practically anywhere in Mexico and you’ll be delighted by the abundance of fruit.

The following fruit cocktail recipe is from the Jalisco region of Mexico.

The salad fires the senses on many fronts.

Mexican Fruit Cocktail

Elise Bauer

Mostly it’s sweet from the pineapple, orange, and apple.

In a completely surprising way.

That experiment didn’t work at all.

Mexican Fruit Cocktail

Elise Bauer

This dish works best as a true fruit salad, with large chunks of pineapple and orange.

Mexican Fruit Cocktail

The jalapeno chile is entirely optional.

Leave it out altogether if you don’t want the heat.

Always taste first before adding, some jalapenos are hotter than other.

Adjust the amount to the level of heat you want.

Squeeze lime juice over everything.