Artificial Food Coloring Free Mango-Avocado Salad
This salad is a riot of color and freshness — golden mango, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and a pop of red onion all tossed in a bright lime-honey dressing. Every ingredient here is exactly what it looks like: real fruit, real vegetables, and a simple homemade dressing with nothing artificial hiding in it. That matters more than you might think, since store-bought dressings and pre-made salads are common culprits for sneaking in synthetic dyes and additives. Making the dressing yourself with fresh lime juice, honey, and olive oil takes about two minutes and keeps everything completely clean. The optional jalapeño adds a gentle heat that plays beautifully against the sweet mango, and the cilantro ties the whole thing together with an herby lift. Fold it gently so the avocado stays in luscious chunks rather than turning into guacamole, and serve it right away while everything is at its most vibrant.
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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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