Description
Savor summer with this refreshing avocado mango salad featuring a zesty lime dressing that dances across ripe fruit and crisp greens. Creamy avocados and sweet mangoes blend perfectly, delivering a Caribbean-inspired dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ red onion, finely sliced
- 1 small cucumber, diced
Fresh Herbs and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- ½ teaspoon cumin (optional, for extra depth)
Dressing and Optional Toppings:
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- ¼ cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese (optional, for a salty contrast)
- ¼ cup toasted almonds or cashews (optional, for crunch)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant dressing by whisking lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, black pepper, chili flakes, and cumin in a compact mixing vessel until the components harmonize into a smooth, tangy emulsion.
- Prepare the salad ingredients by carefully dicing ripe avocado and juicy mango into uniform cubes, then slice red bell pepper, red onion, and cucumber into delicate, thin pieces.
- Gently combine the chopped avocado, mango, red bell pepper, red onion, and cucumber in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring a delicate touch to maintain the integrity of the delicate fruits and vegetables.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro over the colorful medley, distributing the herb evenly throughout the salad for a burst of fresh, aromatic flavor.
- Elegantly drizzle the zesty lime dressing over the salad, using a light hand to coat the ingredients without overwhelming their natural textures and tastes.
- Delicately toss the salad, allowing the dressing to embrace each ingredient while preserving the distinct shapes and colors of the produce.
- As a final flourish, scatter crumbled feta or cotija cheese and toasted nuts across the surface, adding a creamy and crunchy dimension to the dish.
- Serve the salad immediately to preserve its vibrant freshness and enjoy the harmonious blend of tropical and tangy flavors.
Notes
- Swap avocados at different ripeness stages to adjust salad texture and creaminess for perfect consistency.
- Replace honey with agave nectar or maple syrup to create a vegan-friendly version that maintains sweet balance.
- Chill ingredients before mixing to enhance flavor absorption and create a refreshing cold salad experience.
- Toast nuts quickly in a dry skillet to intensify their nutty flavor and add delightful crunch without extra oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg