Description
A refreshing and vibrant Avocado Mango Salad tossed with cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and mixed greens, all dressed in a zesty lime-honey dressing. This salad combines creamy avocado and sweet mango with a tangy, slightly spiced dressing, making it perfect for a quick summer meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 pieces ripe avocados (diced)
- 1 large mango (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 4 cups mixed greens or arugula
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (optional, crumbled)
Dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all fresh ingredients and prepare them by dicing the avocados and mango, halving the cherry tomatoes, thinly slicing the red onion, chopping the cilantro, and washing the mixed greens or arugula.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, carefully combine the diced avocados, diced mango, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, and mixed greens or arugula. Gently stir to mix without mashing the avocados to maintain texture.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, black pepper, and cumin if using. Continue whisking until the dressing is well blended and slightly emulsified, ensuring a cohesive and flavorful mixture.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Gently toss all the ingredients together so they are evenly coated with the zesty dressing, allowing all the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Add Feta Cheese: If desired, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad for a creamy texture and added savory flavor.
- Serve: Divide the salad into serving bowls immediately to enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors at their best.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container, keeping the dressing separate to avoid sogginess. Consume within 1 day for optimal freshness.
Notes
- To keep avocados from browning, toss them with a little lime juice before combining with other ingredients.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of chili flakes or a diced jalapeño to the dressing.
- Use vegan feta cheese to make this salad vegan-friendly.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature depending on your preference.
- Optional cumin in dressing adds a subtle earthy depth; omit if not preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: avocado mango salad, summer salad, lime dressing, fresh salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, quick salad
