Description
This refreshing Mango Avocado Salad is a delightful combination of sweet mango, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime-coconut dressing. With a hint of curry and a touch of heat from jalapeno, this salad is bursting with flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup light coconut milk
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup for vegan
- 1/8 teaspoon salt or to taste
Salad:
- 2 cups ripe mango, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup sweet red pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup minced red onion
- 1 cup butter lettuce leaves, torn into pieces
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons thin-sliced jalapeno (optional)
- 2 avocados, pitted and cubed
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small jar, combine lime juice, lime zest, coconut milk, curry powder, and honey. Shake well, add salt to taste, and set aside.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a mixing bowl, toss together mango, red pepper, red onion, lettuce, cilantro, jalapeno, and avocado.
- Add dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad immediately.
Notes
- This salad is best served immediately for optimal freshness.
- To prepare ingredients ahead, store cut components separately and combine with the dressing and avocado just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 86mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
