Description
This vibrant Avocado Mango Salad combines fresh, juicy mangoes and creamy avocados with peppery arugula and a zesty lime-honey dressing. Enhanced with toasted pine nuts and red onions, this salad is a refreshing and healthy option perfect for warm days or as a light meal.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Salad
- 5 oz arugula
- 1 mango, ripe, peeled, pitted, and diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 avocado, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/4 cup red onions, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a medium high-sided bowl or a mason jar, combine the freshly squeezed lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, and honey. Whisk vigorously with a fork until the dressing is fully emulsified and well blended.
- Prepare the salad base: In a large serving bowl, add the arugula, diced mango, diced avocado, and thinly sliced red onions. Gently toss the ingredients to combine them evenly.
- Dress and serve: Drizzle the prepared lime-honey dressing over the salad mixture, using as much or as little as preferred. Toss lightly to coat everything evenly. Top the salad with toasted pine nuts, then season with salt and freshly ground pepper according to taste. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe mango and avocado for the best flavor and texture.
- Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- The dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- This salad is best served fresh to prevent avocado browning.
- For a vegan option, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Keywords: Avocado mango salad, fresh salad, healthy salad, lime dressing, pine nuts, arugula, tropical salad, easy salad recipe
