Description
Experience a vibrant explosion of tropical flavors and life-giving nutrients with this Healthy Avocado Mango Salad with Lime Dressing. This refreshing meal serves as a testament to the fact that food as medicine can be incredibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
2 large Ripe Avocados
1 large Fresh Mango (cubed)
1/4 cup Red Onion (thinly sliced)
1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
1 teaspoon Raw Honey or Maple Syrup
Sea Salt & Black Pepper to taste
A pinch Red Chili Flakes (Optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small glass jar or bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously until the oil and citrus emulsify
- Chop the Produce: Peel and pit the avocados, then cut them into 1-inch cubes. Peel the mango and cut it into similarly sized cubes. Thinly slice the red onion and finely chop the cilantro
- Combine Ingredients: Place the avocado, mango, and red onion into a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared lime dressing over the mixture immediately
- Toss Gently: Use a large spoon or silicone spatula to gently fold the ingredients together
- Add Finishing Touches: Sprinkle the chopped cilantro and optional red chili flakes over the top
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the salad to a serving platter
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
For added crunch, consider adding toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg