Alpha Gal Friendly Mango-Avocado Salad
Bright, creamy, and bursting with tropical flavor, this mango-avocado salad is the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together in minutes. Juicy mango cubes and buttery avocado are tossed with crisp cucumber, sharp red onion, and fresh cilantro, then finished with a honey-lime dressing that ties everything together beautifully. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, finding satisfying recipes can feel like a constant label-reading exercise — but this one is naturally free of mammalian meat and dairy without any substitutions required. Every ingredient here is plant-based or derived from fruit and plants, so you can dig in without second-guessing a single bite. The optional jalapeño adds a gentle kick if you want a little heat, and the bright lime dressing keeps the whole bowl feeling fresh and light. Serve it immediately after tossing so the avocado stays vibrant and the textures stay at their best — this one is too good to let sit.
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4 servings
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
- ⅓ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional)
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
- 2
Add the mango, avocado, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro to a large bowl. Add the jalapeño, if using.
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