Description
Brighten your meal with this refreshing Avocado Mango Salad, a perfect blend of sweet mangoes and creamy avocados. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a powerhouse of nutrients. Tossed with zesty lime juice and a hint of spice from jalapeños, it’s an ideal accompaniment to summer picnics, barbecues, or casual dinners. Enjoy it as a light main dish, a delightful side, or even as a dip paired with tortilla chips. With its customizable ingredient options, you can easily adapt the flavors to suit any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 medium mangoes (diced)
- 1 cup shelled edamame (thawed, optional)
- 1 cup diced strawberries
- 1 medium avocado (diced)
- 3 tablespoons finely diced red onion
- 1 medium jalapeño (seeded and finely diced)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Dressing: sesame oil, lime zest and juice, maple syrup, salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mangoes, edamame (if using), strawberries, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, basil, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, lime zest and juice, maple syrup, and salt until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes for enhanced flavor before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg