Beef Free Mango Avocado Salsa Salad
Bright, juicy, and packed with color, this mango avocado salsa salad is the kind of dish that makes people stop mid-conversation to ask what's in it. Sweet mango, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and crunchy red bell pepper all come together in one bowl for a combination that feels both refreshing and satisfying. The dressing is where things get interesting — a quick whisk of olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, cumin, and turmeric gives every bite a warm, citrusy depth that goes way beyond a basic vinaigrette. A handful of fresh cilantro and optional jalapeño round it all out, adding brightness and just enough heat if you want it. Since every ingredient here is naturally plant-based and completely free of any meat, this is one of those recipes where eating without beef requires zero compromise or substitution — the dish is simply built that way from the ground up. The key is folding the avocado in gently at the end so it stays in clean, creamy cubes rather than turning into guacamole. Serve it immediately for the best texture, or let it chill for up to 30 minutes — it's equally at home as a side dish, a topping for tacos, or honestly just eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon.
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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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