Artificial Food Coloring Free Mango Avocado Salsa Salad

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

Artificial Food Coloring Free Mango Avocado Salsa Salad

This vibrant bowl is a celebration of color and freshness, built entirely from whole, real ingredients that bring their own natural brilliance to the plate. Juicy mango, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper come together in a combination that looks stunning without a drop of artificial dye in sight. The dressing is a simple whisk of olive oil, fresh lime juice, raw honey, cumin, and a touch of turmeric — earthy, bright, and completely clean. For anyone navigating a diet free from synthetic color additives, this kind of recipe is a genuine win because every hue on the plate comes straight from nature. The jalapeño is optional, so you can dial the heat up or down depending on who's at the table. Folding in the avocado last and dressing everything gently keeps the texture luxurious rather than mushy. Serve it immediately for the best results, and don't be surprised if it disappears before you even sit down.

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Ingredients

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
Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
Extra Virgin Olive Oil FIELD DAY OLIVE OIL EXTRA VIRGIN Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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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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