Anti Inflammatory Mango Avocado Salsa Salad
This vibrant bowl is a celebration of color and freshness, loaded with juicy mango, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper all tossed in a bright lime and olive oil dressing. Every ingredient here pulls its weight from a wellness standpoint — turmeric and extra virgin olive oil are two of the most well-researched allies in a diet focused on reducing inflammation, and they both show up in the dressing alongside cumin and raw honey for a flavor combination that genuinely surprises you. The avocado brings healthy fats that help your body absorb all those beneficial compounds, while the mango adds natural sweetness so you never feel like you're eating "health food" in the sad, reluctant sense. Folding everything together gently keeps the avocado in beautiful chunks rather than a mush, which makes each bite feel intentional and satisfying. A touch of jalapeño is optional but highly recommended if you like a little heat cutting through the sweetness. This comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, making it an ideal weeknight side or a light lunch that actually keeps you full. It serves four, so it's just as at home on a dinner table as it is packed into a container for meal prep.
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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
Ingredient noteAdded sugar is limited on an anti-inflammatory diet. This recipe contains about 1.8 g of added sugar per serving, which is likely acceptable for many following the diet. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 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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