Xanthan Gum Free Mango Avocado Salsa Salad
Bright, juicy, and packed with color, this mango avocado salsa salad is the kind of dish that makes a table look like a celebration before anyone even takes a bite. Sweet mango, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and crunchy red bell pepper all come together in one big bowl, finished with a zesty lime and honey dressing that ties every element together beautifully. The dressing is whisked from scratch using olive oil, fresh lime juice, raw honey, cumin, and a touch of turmeric — nothing processed, nothing hidden, just clean and vibrant flavor. For anyone navigating a diet that rules out thickeners and stabilizers, this recipe is a natural fit because every single ingredient is whole and unprocessed by design. A hit of jalapeño is optional but genuinely worth it if you like a little heat cutting through all that sweetness. The key to keeping it gorgeous is folding the avocado in gently at the end so it stays in clean, buttery cubes rather than turning into a mash. Serve it right away for peak freshness, or let it chill for up to 30 minutes — it works equally well as a side dish, a topping for grilled proteins, 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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