Fresh Mango Salad with Avocado Recipe
This Fresh Mango Salad with Avocado is a vibrant, refreshing, and healthy dish combining ripe mangoes, creamy avocado, and a mix of fresh herbs, dressed with a zesty lime and maple syrup dressing. Perfect as a light meal or a side dish, it’s quick to prepare and full of bright flavors, making it an ideal choice for warm weather or anytime you crave something fresh and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Salad
- 2 cups diced ripe mango (about 2 large or 4 small mangoes)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup diced cucumber (about 1/2 of a medium cucumber)
- 1 just-ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: Stir together the lime juice, maple syrup, olive oil, and salt in a small container or liquid measuring cup until well combined to create a tangy and sweet dressing.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, mint, and basil, ensuring the fresh herbs are chopped and ready to infuse the salad with their aromatic flavors.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared lime dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently but thoroughly to coat every piece evenly, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Adjust Seasonings: Taste the salad and add additional salt or other seasonings as needed to suit your preference, balancing the sweet, sour, and savory notes perfectly.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste, or place it in a sealed container and refrigerate it to chill for later enjoyment, allowing the flavors to further develop.
Notes
- Note 1: The diced red onion adds a sharp bite and crunch; rinse them in cold water if a milder flavor is preferred.
- Use ripe but firm mangoes to prevent the salad from becoming mushy.
- Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes enhances the flavor combination.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh to preserve the creamy texture of avocado.
