MSG Free Mango-Avocado Salad
Bright, creamy, and bursting with tropical flavor, this salad is the kind of dish that makes everyone at the table reach for seconds. Ripe mango and buttery avocado are a natural pairing, and together with crisp cucumber and sharp red onion, every bite delivers a satisfying mix of textures. The dressing is nothing more than fresh lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper — clean, simple ingredients with zero hidden additives to worry about. That matters more than people realize, since many store-bought dressings and seasoning blends sneak in flavor enhancers that those avoiding MSG need to watch for. Here, everything is made from scratch, so you know exactly what's going in the bowl. A handful of fresh cilantro and an optional jalapeño round out the flavor with a herby, gently spicy kick that ties the whole thing together. Serve it immediately after tossing so the avocado stays vibrant and the dressing stays bright.
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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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