Description
Mango Avocado Salad is a vibrant, refreshing salad featuring sweet ripe mangoes, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty lime dressing. This colorful and healthy salad serves as a perfect side dish for grilled meats, seafood, or a light, nutritious lunch option.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently mix together the diced mangoes, diced avocados, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro, ensuring even distribution without mashing the avocado.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified, creating a zesty and balanced dressing.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Toss everything gently to coat all ingredients evenly while preserving the texture of the avocado and mango.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for best freshness and texture, or chill it in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, top the salad with grilled shrimp or chicken to make it a complete meal.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad to enhance flavor and add a touch of creaminess.
- Consume the salad fresh, as avocado tends to brown over time, which may affect appearance and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
