Description

This Avocado Mango Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish featuring ripe avocados and sweet mangoes tossed with crisp red onion and fresh cilantro, all dressed in a zesty lime and olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light side, appetizer, or topping, this salad delivers a delightful balance of creamy, sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors, making it ideal for warm weather meals or as a healthy snack.

Ingredients

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Salad

2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced (about 1/2-inch cubes)
1 ripe mango, peeled and diced (about 1/2-inch cubes)
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Dressing

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional, adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

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Instructions

Dice the Avocado and Mango: Carefully peel and pit the avocados, then dice them into roughly 1/2-inch cubes. Peel the mango and dice it into similar-sized pieces to ensure consistent texture.
Prepare the Red Onion: Thinly slice the red onion. If desired, soak slices in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the sharpness, then drain thoroughly.
Combine the Ingredients: Gently toss the diced avocado, mango, and sliced red onion in a medium-sized bowl, taking care not to mash the avocado.
Add Cilantro: Stir in the chopped cilantro gently to distribute it evenly throughout the salad.
Juice the Limes: Squeeze fresh lime juice into a small mixing bowl.
Add Olive Oil: Whisk olive oil into the lime juice, blending them to form a smooth dressing.
Incorporate Jalapeno (Optional): Add the minced jalapeno to the dressing if you desire a mild heat. Adjust the amount based on your preference.
Season with Salt and Pepper: Add salt and black pepper to taste, starting with the recommended amounts, then adjust as needed.
Whisk the Dressing: Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, jalapeno, salt, and pepper together until the dressing is slightly emulsified and smooth.
Pour Dressing Over Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the avocado and mango mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly, careful not to overmix to keep the avocado intact.
Taste and Adjust: Sample the salad and adjust seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice as desired.
Chill (Optional): For enhanced flavor, chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving. This step is optional.
Serve: Serve the avocado mango salad as a side dish, appetizer, or topping for grilled meats or fish. It also pairs well with tortilla chips or as a filling for tacos and wraps.

Notes

For a milder onion flavor, soak the sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes.
The jalapeno is optional; adjust the heat level according to your taste. Removing the seeds reduces spiciness.
Gently toss the salad to prevent the avocado from becoming mushy.
Chilling the salad before serving helps meld the flavors but is not mandatory.
This salad is best enjoyed fresh for optimal texture and flavor.