Mexican mango salad –Get ready to elevate your salad game with this refreshing Mexican Inspired Mango Salad featuring a deliciously creamy avocado dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or a healthy weeknight dinner, this vibrant salad is not only colorful but packed with flavor. Let’s dive into the details of creating this delightful dish!
Mexican Inspired Mango Salad
This salad combines sweet, ripe mangoes with crunchy vegetables and a zesty avocado dressing that hits all the right notes. Here’s how you can make it:
Ingredients
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Avocado Dressing Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced mangoes, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro. Toss gently to combine.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the avocado dressing. Mash the avocado with a fork until creamy, then add olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Pour the avocado dressing over the salad mixture. Gently toss until all the ingredients are well-coated with the dressing.
- Finally, squeeze the juice of two limes over the salad and season with salt and pepper as needed. Toss again and serve immediately, or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
This Mexican Inspired Mango Salad is perfect as a light lunch or as a side dish for any barbecue or get-together. The combination of fresh ingredients and zesty dressing makes it a dish you’ll keep coming back to. Enjoy every bite!