Description
This Avocado Mango Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for a light lunch or as a side. The combination of creamy avocado, sweet mango, zesty lime dressing, and fresh herbs creates a deliciously satisfying salad.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Dressing:
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine diced avocados, mangoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat, being careful not to mash the avocado.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Notes
- For extra texture, add diced cucumber or red bell pepper.
- This salad pairs well with grilled fish, chicken, or shrimp.
- If preparing ahead, add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
