Avocado Mango Salad
Avocado mango salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that perfectly balances creamy and sweet flavors. It’s an ideal choice for a light lunch, a side dish at barbecues, or a colorful addition to your dinner table.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1 large ripe mango peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1/2 red onion finely diced
- 1/2 cucumber diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Peel and dice the avocados and mango. Dice the cucumber and finely chop the red onion and cilantro.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey (optional), salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, gently toss together the diced avocados, mango, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro or a sprinkle of lime zest if desired.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a finely diced jalapeño or red pepper to the salad.
- This salad is best served fresh, as the avocados can turn brown if stored for too long.
- You can also add a protein like grilled chicken, shrimp, or black beans to make it a complete meal.