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Fresh Mango Salad with Avocado
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

This mango salad is bursting with juicy mango chunks, along with avocado, red peppers, cucumbers and fresh herbs in a tangy lime dressing. Delicious as a side dish, or serve it over greens for a refreshing main dish!

Course: Salad, Side
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Servings: 8
Calories: 117 kcal
Author: Alissa Saenz
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 cups diced ripe mango, about 2 large or 4 small mangoes
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
  • ½ cup diced red onion (Note 1)
  • 1 cup diced cucumber (about ½ of a medium cucumber)
  • 1 just-ripe avocado, diced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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Instructions

  1. Stir the lime juice, maple syrup, oil and salt together in a small container such as a liquid measuring cup.

  2. Place the mango, pepper, onion, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, mint and basil into a large mixing bowl.

  3. Pour the lime mixture into the bowl and toss the ingredients to mix and coat everything with dressing.

  4. Taste-test the salad and adjust any seasonings to taste.

  5. Serve or place in a sealed container and chill for later.

Recipe Notes
  1. Optionally, you can soak your diced onion in some cold water for 10 minutes then drain it. This will mellow the flavor and reduce the bite.
  2. Recipe makes about 6 cups.
Nutrition Facts
Fresh Mango Salad with Avocado
Amount Per Serving (0.075 cups (⅛ of recipe))
Calories 117 Calories from Fat 62
% Daily Value*
Fat 6.9g11%
Saturated Fat 1.3g7%
Sodium 152mg6%
Potassium 283mg8%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 2.9g12%
Sugar 10.2g11%
Protein 1.3g3%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.