Gut Friendly Mango Avocado Salsa Salad
Bright, juicy, and loaded with color, this mango avocado salsa salad is the kind of bowl that makes you feel good from the first bite. Ripe mango and creamy avocado are a dream combination — sweet meets buttery, with crisp cucumber and red bell pepper adding satisfying crunch throughout. The dressing is where the real magic happens: a simple whisk of olive oil, fresh lime juice, raw honey, cumin, and turmeric brings anti-inflammatory warmth and a citrusy zing that ties everything together. Turmeric and cumin are both celebrated for their digestive benefits, and paired with fiber-rich produce like mango, avocado, and cucumber, this salad genuinely earns its gut-friendly reputation. Fresh cilantro and a hit of jalapeño (if you're feeling it) round out the flavors with herby brightness and just enough heat. Everything gets folded together gently so the avocado stays in beautiful, intact cubes rather than turning to mush. It's the kind of recipe that looks impressive on the table but comes together with almost zero effort.
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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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