Description
This Healthy Mango Cucumber Salad with Avocado is a refreshing dish that marries creamy avocado, juicy mango, and crisp cucumber, all dressed in a zesty lime vinaigrette. It's a perfect side for various meals, offering a balance of flavors and textures while being nutrient-dense and low-calorie.
Ingredients
Scale
2 Ripe Mangoes
1 Large English Cucumber
2 Large Avocados
1/2 Red Onio
1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro
1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
1 Tablespoon Raw Honey or Maple Syrup
1/2 Teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
Flaky Sea Salt to taste
Cracked Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Extra Virgin Olive Oil, lime juice, raw honey, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper
- Prep the Vegetables: Wash the cucumber and slice it into half-moons. Cube the mangoes and thinly slice the red onio
- Combine the Base: In a large bowl, gently toss the cucumber, mango, and onion with half of the dressing to coat
- Incorporate the Avocado: Add cubed avocado and fresh cilantro to the bowl
- Final Toss: Drizzle remaining dressing over the salad and gently mix to combine without mashing the avocado
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer to a serving platter and add a sprinkle of flaky salt and cilantro leaves
Notes
Ensure to add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours, but expect texture changes.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg