Mango Avocado Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing
This mango avocado salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that's perfect for summer. The sweet mangoes and creamy avocados are complemented by the bright acidity of the lime cilantro dressing. This salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals.
The inspiration for this salad came to me on a hot summer day when I was looking for something light and refreshing to eat. I had some ripe mangoes and avocados on hand, and I thought they would be a great base for a salad. I added some fresh cilantro and red onion for flavor, and then I made a simple lime cilantro dressing to finish it off. The result was a salad that was both delicious and nutritious.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Mixed greens for serving
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the diced mangoes, avocados, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeno.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the mango avocado mixture and gently toss to coat.
  4. Serve the salad over a bed of mixed greens.
  5. Enjoy this vibrant and nutritious salad!
Why It Works
  • The combination of sweet mangoes and creamy avocados is a classic for a reason. The two fruits complement each other perfectly, and they create a salad that is both satisfying and refreshing.
  • The lime cilantro dressing adds a bright acidity to the salad, which helps to balance out the sweetness of the mangoes and avocados. The dressing is also very easy to make, and it requires just a few simple ingredients.
  • This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals. Mangoes are a good source of vitamins A and C, and avocados are a good source of healthy fats, fiber, and potassium.