Description
This Avocado Mango Salad features ripe avocado and mango cubes tossed with red onion, cilantro, and a zesty lime dressing with olive oil and optional jalapeno for a refreshing, vibrant dish perfect as a side, appetizer, or topping.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Dressing
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Dice the Avocado and Mango: Carefully peel and pit the avocados, then dice them into roughly 1/2-inch cubes. Similarly, peel and dice the mango to match the size of the avocado for consistent texture.
- Prepare the Red Onion: Thinly slice the red onion. If the flavor is too strong, soak the slices in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow it out, then drain well.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a medium bowl, gently combine the diced avocado, mango, and sliced red onion, taking care not to mash the avocado.
- Add Cilantro: Stir in the chopped cilantro into the bowl with the fruit and onion mixture.
- Juice the Limes: Squeeze the lime juice into a small bowl to prepare your dressing base.
- Add Olive Oil: Whisk the olive oil into the lime juice until the dressing begins to emulsify and is smooth.
- Incorporate Jalapeno (Optional): Add the minced jalapeno pepper to the dressing if you prefer some heat. Be sure it’s finely minced and seeds removed to control spiciness.
- Season with Salt and Pepper: Add salt and black pepper to the dressing and adjust according to your taste preferences.
- Whisk the Dressing: Vigorously whisk all dressing ingredients together to create a smooth, slightly emulsified dressing.
- Pour Dressing Over Salad: Drizzle the lime dressing over the avocado, mango, onion, and cilantro mixture. Gently toss the salad to evenly coat everything without mashing the ingredients.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the salad and tweak seasoning as needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to balance flavors.
- Chill (Optional): For enhanced flavors, refrigerate the salad for 15-20 minutes before serving. This step is optional if serving immediately.
- Serve: Serve as a refreshing side dish, appetizer, or topping for grilled meats or fish. It also pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips or in tacos and wraps.
Notes
- Soaking red onion slices in cold water mellows their sharpness.
- Removing jalapeno seeds reduces heat, so add gradually if sensitive to spice.
- Handle avocado gently to keep it from becoming mushy.
- Chilling the salad allows flavors to meld but isn’t required.
- This salad is best served fresh to maintain the vibrant texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
