Avocado Mango Salad with a Zesty Lime Dressing
This Avocado Mango Salad with a Zesty Lime Dressing is a refreshing, vibrant dish packed with creamy avocado, juicy mango, and crisp veggies. Tossed in a tangy lime dressing, this salad is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and citrusy flavors. Whether served as a light meal, side dish, or topping for grilled meats, this salad is a must-try!
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ red onion, finely sliced
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese (optional, for a salty contrast)
- ¼ cup toasted almonds or cashews (optional, for crunch)
For the Zesty Lime Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- ½ teaspoon cumin (optional, for extra depth)
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, black pepper, chili flakes, and cumin until well combined.
Step 2: Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl, gently toss together avocado, mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, and cilantro.
Step 3: Dress & Serve
- Drizzle the zesty lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with crumbled feta/cotija cheese and toasted nuts if using.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Extra Protein? Add grilled shrimp, chicken, or chickpeas for a heartier salad.
- Make It Spicier! Add diced jalapeño or a splash of hot sauce.
- Storage: Best eaten fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day (avocado may brown slightly).