MSG Free Mango Avocado Salsa Salad
Bright, juicy, and loaded with color, this salad hits every note — sweet mango, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and a punchy lime-honey dressing that ties it all together beautifully. Every single ingredient here is whole and fresh, so there's no need to squint at a label or second-guess a seasoning packet. The dressing comes together with olive oil, fresh lime juice, raw honey, cumin, and turmeric — nothing processed, nothing hidden, just clean flavor from scratch. A gentle fold at the end keeps the avocado in perfect cubes rather than a mash, which makes the whole bowl look as good as it tastes. The optional jalapeño adds a quiet heat if you want it, and the fresh cilantro brings that herby lift that makes the whole thing feel alive. It works beautifully as a side dish, a topping for grilled proteins, or honestly just eaten straight from the bowl with a big 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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