Description
Fresh Mango Salad with Avocado is a colorful, refreshing dish that brings together sweet mangoes and creamy avocados for an explosion of flavor. This vibrant salad features crunchy red bell peppers, crisp cucumbers, and fragrant herbs, all drizzled with a zesty lime dressing that ties it together beautifully. Perfect for summer barbecues, light lunches, or as a side at dinner parties, this salad not only pleases the palate but also adds a burst of color to your table. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, it’s a fantastic choice for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings. Enjoy it on its own or over a bed of greens for a nutritious main course!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced ripe mango
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, basil)
Instructions
- In a small container, whisk together lime juice, maple syrup, olive oil, and salt to create the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced mango, red bell pepper, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, mint, and basil.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg