Description
Fresh Mango Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing salad that combines sweet, juicy mangoes with creamy avocados, crisp cucumber, sharp red onion, and fresh cilantro. Tossed in a zesty lime dressing, this salad serves as a perfect light meal or side dish, especially suited for summer and pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or seafood.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup finely sliced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime Dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, gently mix together the diced mango, diced avocado, diced cucumber, finely sliced red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro to create the base of the salad.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until well emulsified to form a tangy and flavorful dressing.
- Toss the salad: Pour the lime dressing over the combined salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together carefully, ensuring the avocado remains intact and is not mashed, for an even coating of the dressing.
- Chill and serve: Optionally chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld and serve immediately for the freshest taste and texture.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados to ensure the salad maintains a pleasing texture without becoming mushy.
- Add crumbled feta cheese or grilled shrimp to enhance the flavor and protein content.
- Best enjoyed fresh as avocado tends to brown over time; serve immediately or soon after preparation.
- Leftover salad should be refrigerated and consumed within 1 day to maintain freshness and safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tropical
