Mediterranean Diet Friendly Mango Avocado Salsa Salad
Bright, juicy, and loaded with color, this salad is the kind of dish that makes people stop and ask what's in it before they've even finished their first bite. Sweet mango, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and crunchy red bell pepper come together in a bowl that feels festive without requiring any real effort. The dressing is a simple whisk of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, cumin, and turmeric — pantry staples that hit every note of tangy, warm, and slightly sweet at once. Olive oil as the fat base and an abundance of fresh vegetables and fruit make this a natural fit for the kind of eating pattern that prioritizes whole, plant-forward ingredients over processed shortcuts. The optional jalapeño adds a gentle kick if you want it, and the fresh cilantro ties everything together with a bright, herby finish. Folding the avocado in last keeps those cubes intact and luxuriously creamy rather than turning into mush. It's best served fresh, so make the dressing ahead and toss everything together right before you're ready to eat.
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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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