Description
This Avocado Mango Salad with Lime Dressing is a refreshing and vibrant dish combining creamy avocado and sweet mango, accented with zesty lime and fresh cilantro. Perfect as a light side, appetizer, or taco topping, this no-cook salad brings a burst of flavor and colorful texture to your table in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Lime Dressing
- 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Dice the Avocado and Mango: Carefully peel and pit the avocados. Dice them into approximately 1/2-inch cubes. Do the same with the mango, ensuring the pieces are roughly the same size as the avocado for a consistent texture.
- Prepare the Red Onion: Thinly slice the red onion. If you find red onion too strong, soak the slices in cold water for about 10 minutes to mellow the flavor (optional).
- Combine the Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, gently combine the diced avocado, diced mango, and sliced red onion. Be careful not to overmix to maintain texture.
- Add Cilantro: Add the chopped cilantro to the bowl and mix gently.
- Juice the Limes: Squeeze fresh lime juice into a small bowl.
- Add Olive Oil: Whisk the olive oil into the lime juice to create the dressing base.
- Incorporate Jalapeno (Optional): For a spicy kick, add the minced jalapeno pepper to the dressing, having removed seeds and membranes. Adjust amount to taste.
- Season with Salt and Pepper: Add salt and black pepper to the dressing, starting with the recommended amounts and adjusting as needed.
- Whisk the Dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients together until slightly emulsified with a smooth consistency.
- Pour Dressing Over Salad: Drizzle the lime dressing over the avocado and mango mixture and gently toss to evenly coat without mashing the fruit.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning — add more salt, pepper, or lime juice according to your preference.
- Chill (Optional): For enhanced flavor, chill the salad for 15-20 minutes before serving. This step can be skipped if serving immediately.
- Serve: Serve the salad as a flavorful side dish, appetizer, or topping for grilled meats, fish, or with tortilla chips, tacos, or wraps.
Notes
- The red onion soaking step reduces sharpness if desired.
- Removing jalapeno seeds controls the heat level.
- Gentle mixing preserves the texture of avocado and mango.
- The salad can be customized by adding other fresh herbs or a sprinkle of chili powder for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately for best texture or chilled for a refreshing treat.
