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A vibrant bowl of fresh Avocado Mango Salad with red onion, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, and lime wedges.
Layla

Avocado Mango Salad

A vibrant, refreshing salad bursting with the creamy goodness of avocado and the sweet tang of mango, perfectly balanced with a zesty lime dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 275
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 large Ripe Avocados peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 2 large Ripe Mangoes peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 0.25 cup Red Onion finely diced
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro roughly chopped
  • 0.5 Fresh Jalapeño seeded and minced (optional, for a little kick)
For the Lime Vinaigrette
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Lime Juice from about 2 limes
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 0.5 tsp Sea Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Prepare the Salad Components
  1. Start by carefully peeling and pitting your ripe avocados. Dice them into bite-sized pieces and immediately transfer them to a large mixing bowl. This helps prevent browning.
  2. Next, peel your ripe mangoes. Slice the flesh away from the pit, then dice it into pieces similar in size to your avocado. Add them to the bowl with the avocado.
  3. Finely dice the red onion and add it to the bowl. If using, mince half a jalapeño (remember to remove the seeds and white membrane for less heat!) and toss it in. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and add that too.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small separate bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined. Give it a taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the avocado and mango mixture. Gently toss everything together with a large spoon or spatula, being careful not to mush the avocado.
  2. Serve your vibrant Avocado Mango Salad immediately to enjoy its freshest flavors.

Notes

For the best results, make sure your avocados and mangoes are ripe but firm enough to hold their shape when diced. A slight give when gently squeezed is ideal. If you need to make this ahead, prepare the salad ingredients (except avocado) and dressing separately. Dice the avocado just before serving, then combine everything and toss gently. The lime juice in the dressing also helps prevent the avocado from browning. This salad is fantastic on its own, but it also makes a great side dish for grilled fish, chicken, or tacos. You can also add some grilled shrimp for a light meal.