Mango Avocado Salad Fiesta

Fresh • Juicy • Creamy • Perfectly Balanced

A vibrant, refreshing salad that brings sweet mango, creamy avocado, and zesty lime together in a true fiesta of flavors. Perfect as a side dish, light lunch, or topping for grilled chicken or fish.

 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

Salad

• 2 ripe mangoes, peeled & diced
• 2 ripe avocados, diced
• ½ small red onion, very finely sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 small cucumber, diced (optional)
• 1 small jalapeño, finely minced (optional, for heat)

Dressing

• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Pinch of chili flakes or paprika (optional)

 Instructions

1. Prepare produce
   Dice mangoes and avocados into bite-sized cubes. Slice onion very thinly.
2. Combine salad
   In a large bowl, gently mix mango, avocado, onion, bell pepper, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeño.
3. Make dressing
   Whisk lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
4. Toss gently
   Drizzle dressing over salad and toss very gently to avoid smashing the avocado.
5. Rest & serve
   Let sit 5 minutes for flavors to blend. Serve immediately.

 Nut & Allergy Information (IMPORTANT)

Naturally NUT-FREE

• Contains NO peanuts
• Contains NO tree nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios, hazelnuts, etc.)

Avocado Note

• Avocado is botanically a fruit, NOT a nut
• Safe for most nut allergies
• However, people with latex allergy may react to avocado

Cross-Contamination Tip
If serving guests with nut allergies:

• Use clean knives & boards
• Avoid adding nut-based oils or toppings

 Variations

• Protein boost: Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas
• Cheesy twist: Add feta or fresh mozzarella
• Mexican-style: Add black beans & corn
• Vegan-friendly: Already vegan if using maple syrup

 Storage Tips

• Best eaten fresh
• If needed, store up to 24 hours in airtight container
• Add extra lime juice to prevent avocado browning

 Q & A

Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: You can prep everything except avocado. Add avocado and dressing just before serving.

Q: What mango variety works best?
A: Ataulfo (Honey mango) or Kent mangoes are ideal—sweet and low-fiber.

Q: Can I skip onion?
A: Yes! Substitute green onions or omit completely.

Q: Is this salad keto-friendly?
A: Mango is higher in carbs, so not strict keto. For low-carb, reduce mango and increase avocado.

Q: Can I add nuts for crunch?
A: Yes, but only if no nut allergies—try toasted almonds or cashews separately.

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Sara Mitchell

Sara Mitchell is an expert restaurant content creator who writes easy-to-read guides about CAVA and other Mediterranean fast-casual chains in the United States. She covers locations, menus, prices, and hours, making it simple for visitors to find nearby restaurants and what to order quickly.

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