Description
A vibrant, no-cook Latin American salad blending ripe mango, creamy avocado, and a zesty cumin-lime dressing. Ready in 5 minutes, this dish balances sweetness, acidity, and smoky depth perfectly for a refreshing summer meal.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Olive oil (Use extra virgin for bold flavor)
2 tablespoons Lime juice (Use fresh, not bottled)
2 teaspoons Honey (Agave or maple syrup work)
½ teaspoon Cumin (Toast for extra depth)
¼ teaspoon Chili powder (Omit for mild flavor)
¼ teaspoon Salt (Kosher preferred)
¼ teaspoon Black pepper (Grind fresh)
2 large Mangoes (Ripe but firm)
2 Avocados (Ripe for creamy texture)
2 tablespoons Red onion (Diced and chilled)
2 tablespoons Cilantro (Substitute parsley)
Instructions
Whisk olive oil in large bowl until smooth
Add lime juice, honey, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper
Whisk until fully emulsified (1-2 minutes)
Cube mangoes (avoid seed)
Cut avocados into ½-inch cubes
Add to bowl with dressing
Gently toss with diced onion and cilantro
Stir until ingredients are evenly coated
Serve in chilled bowls for optimal presentation
Top with extra cilantro if desired
Notes
Use sharp knife for clean mango cubes
Chill ingredients 30 minutes before serving
Toast cumin for 20 seconds for smoky depth
Add ½ tsp lime zest for extra citrus pop
Store excess dressing in sealed container for up to 3 days
Avoid over-ripened avocados for fresh texture
- Prep Time: 5
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg