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Avocado Mango Salad with Zesty Lime Dressing

A fresh and vibrant tropical salad with creamy avocado, sweet mango, and a zesty lime dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 avocados diced
  • 2 mangoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 jalapeño minced, optional
  • 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds toasted, optional
Zesty Lime Dressing
  • 3 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Dice avocado and mango into bite-sized cubes. Halve cherry tomatoes, chop red onion and cilantro, and mince jalapeño if using.
  2. Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey/maple syrup, lime zest, chili flakes, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Gently toss avocado, mango, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  5. Sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds on top if desired.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, prepare ingredients just before serving to keep avocado fresh.