Alpha Gal Friendly Mango Avocado Salsa Salad
Bright, juicy, and loaded with color, this mango avocado salsa salad is the kind of dish that looks like it took way more effort than it actually did. Sweet mango, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and crunchy red bell pepper all come together in one big bowl, finished with a zesty lime and honey dressing that ties every bite together. The dressing gets a subtle warmth from ground cumin and turmeric, which elevates the whole thing beyond your average fruit salad without overpowering the fresh ingredients. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, this recipe is a natural fit — every single ingredient is plant-based, and there's no meat, dairy, or hidden animal-derived additives to worry about. The jalapeño is optional, so you can dial the heat up or down depending on who's eating. One important tip: fold the avocado in gently and serve it soon after assembling, since the lime juice helps slow browning but won't hold it off forever. It works equally well as a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or scooped up with tortilla chips straight from the bowl.
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4 servings
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and diced into ½-inch cubes
- 1 english cucumber, diced into ½-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced (optional)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and fully combined.
- 2
Add the mango, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro to a large mixing bowl. Add the jalapeño, if using. Toss gently to combine.
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