Description
A vibrant and refreshing Fresh Mango Salad with Avocado combines ripe mangoes, creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs tossed in a tangy lime and maple syrup dressing. Perfect as a light appetizer or side dish, this easy-to-make salad offers a delicious balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
Salad
- 2 cups diced ripe mango (about 2 large or 4 small mangoes)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup diced cucumber (about 1/2 of a medium cucumber)
- 1 just-ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a small container or liquid measuring cup, stir together the freshly squeezed lime juice, maple syrup, olive oil, and salt until well combined to create a tangy and sweet dressing.
- Prepare the Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced ripe mango, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, diced cucumber, diced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped fresh mint, and chopped fresh basil, ensuring all components are evenly distributed.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared lime dressing over the mixed salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together to coat all the pieces evenly with the dressing, enhancing the flavors throughout the salad.
- Season to Taste: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed by adding more salt or lime juice, according to your preference for balance between sweetness and tanginess.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the fresh mango salad immediately for a vibrant, refreshing experience or transfer it into a sealed container to chill in the refrigerator for later consumption, which also allows flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm mangoes to ensure the salad has a perfect texture and sweetness.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity if you prefer a sweeter or more tangy dressing.
- For an extra crunch, you can add toasted nuts like cashews or almonds as a topping.
- This salad is best consumed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- If avocado is not available, adding sliced cucumber or extra mango can enhance texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
