Gelatin Free Mango Avocado Salsa Salad

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

Bright, juicy, and packed 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 bowl, finished with a zesty lime and honey dressing that ties every bite together beautifully. A pinch of cumin and turmeric in the dressing adds just enough warmth and depth to keep things interesting without overpowering the fresh produce. The whole thing is built entirely from whole fruits, vegetables, and pantry staples — no packaged shortcuts, no hidden additives, nothing to second-guess. For anyone navigating animal-derived thickeners or gelling agents that sneak into store-bought dressings and prepared salads, making this from scratch means you know exactly what's in it. The jalapeño is optional, so you can dial the heat up or down depending on who's at the table. Serve it immediately for the best texture, or let it chill briefly — it works equally well as a standalone salad or spooned over grilled fish or chicken.

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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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