Artificial Flavors Free Mango-Avocado Salad
Bright, tropical, and loaded with creamy avocado and juicy mango, this salad is the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together in minutes with nothing but fresh, whole ingredients. Every component is exactly what it says it is — ripe fruit, crisp cucumber, red onion, and a handful of cilantro — so there's zero guesswork about what's actually on your plate. The dressing is a simple shake of fresh lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper, which means no mystery flavor packets or bottled shortcuts with unpronounceable additives. For anyone trying to avoid synthetic flavor enhancers, this recipe is genuinely effortless to trust because the flavor comes entirely from real produce and pantry staples. A touch of jalapeño adds gentle heat if you want it, and the honey-lime dressing ties everything together with a sweet, tangy brightness that tastes like it took way more effort than it did. Serve it immediately after folding so the avocado stays perfectly cubed and the colors stay vivid — it's a showstopper on any table.
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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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