Description
A vibrant and refreshing Avocado Mango Salad featuring ripe avocados and juicy mangoes combined with zesty lime and fresh cilantro, perfect as a light, vegan, and gluten-free side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
Dressing
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Dice the avocados and mangoes into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the red onion, fresh cilantro, and jalapeño if using.
- Combine the salad components: In a large bowl, add the diced avocados, mangoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. This creates the vibrant base of the salad.
- Add dressing: Drizzle the juice of one lime and one tablespoon of olive oil over the salad ingredients. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Toss gently: Using a large spoon, gently toss everything together to ensure even coating without mashing the delicate avocado pieces.
- Serve: For the best texture, serve the salad immediately. Alternatively, you can chill it in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving for a cooler, refreshing option.
Notes
- This salad pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, fish, or tacos for a well-rounded meal.
- For extra texture and flavor, sprinkle toasted pepitas or crushed pistachios just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
