Lactose Free Mango-Avocado Salad
Bright, creamy, and bursting with tropical flavor, this salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any table. Ripe mango and buttery avocado are a natural pairing, and when you add crisp cucumber, sharp red onion, and fresh cilantro, every bite has something going on. The zesty lime-and-honey dressing ties it all together without a drop of dairy in sight — no swaps, no substitutions needed, just clean, vibrant ingredients from start to finish. That makes it a genuinely effortless choice for anyone navigating lactose intolerance, since there's nothing to second-guess on the ingredient list. A touch of jalapeño is optional but highly recommended if you want a little heat cutting through all that sweetness. Fold everything together gently so the avocado stays in beautiful chunks rather than turning into guacamole. Serve it right away and watch it vanish.
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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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