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If you love fresh summer salads, you will love this Avocado Mango Salad. Fresh, juicy mango pairs with creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing to create a vibrant salad that’s quick and easy to make. With simple ingredients and no cooking required, this salad is perfect for busy days or as a fresh side to your favorite grilled dishes.
.This avocado mango salad is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors, making it an ideal dish for summer picnics, barbecues, or light meals. If you are crushing on avocado and want some other tasty recipes, try my Avocado Egg Rolls, Avocado Corn Salad or my Avocado Toast with Eggs.
Why This Salad Is So Good!
- The perfect summer salad. Bright, refreshing and delicious!
- Sweet & Savory Balance. The sweetness of the mango contrasts with the creamy avocado and tangy lime/lemon dressing, creating a perfect flavor balance.
- Quick & Easy. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this salad is perfect for when you need something fresh and fast.
- Versatile. This salad can be served as a side dish, a light lunch, or even as a topping for grilled proteins like chicken or fish.
Ingredients For Avocado Mango Salad
- Mangoes. Mangoes add the sweetness to this salad so make sure you get firm but sweet ripe mangoes. Avoid sour mangoes as it will ruin the taste of the salad.
- Avocados. Always use firm but ripe avocados rather than mushy ripe avocados.
- Onion. If you don’t have red onions in hand, use any onions you have. Finely dice them.
- Tomatoes. I used cherry tomatoes as they provide the best flavor. But you can replace with vine ripe or Roma tomatoes.
- Lemon or lime Juice. Either works. Use fresh lemons only.
- Cilantro. Cilantro gives this salad a unique flavor. But if you are not a fan, use your favorite herb.
- Garlic. I love adding garlic to this salad because it amplifies all the flavors. Only use fresh garlic.
- Salt. Use salt to taste.
Ingredient Substitutions and Variations
- Mango: If you can’t find mango, swap it out for fresh pineapple or papaya for a similar tropical flavor.
- Red Bell Pepper: Add red bell pepper or any colored variety for a colorful twist.
- Herbs: Not a fan of cilantro? Try fresh basil or mint for a different herbaceous note.
- Spicy Variation: Add chopped jalapeño or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
How to Make Avocado Mango Salad
Step 4: Toss the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Be careful not to mash the avocado.
Recipe Tips
- Use Ripe Ingredients: The key to a great avocado mango salad is using ripe avocados and mangoes. The avocado should be soft but not mushy, and the mango should be juicy and sweet.
- Cut Ingredients Evenly: For the best texture and presentation, make sure to dice all ingredients into similar sizes.
- Dress Just Before Serving: To keep the salad fresh and the avocado from browning, dice the avocado right before serving.
- Don’t Overmix: Be gentle when tossing the salad to avoid mashing the avocado and mango.
- Serve Immediately: This salad is best served fresh, as the avocado may brown if left for too long.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can prepare all the ingredients ahead of time except for the avocados. When ready to serve, dice the avocados and mix everything together with the dressing just before serving.
Tossing the avocado with lime juice helps slow down the browning process. If storing leftovers, place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the salad to minimize air exposure.
Absolutely! Grilled chicken, shrimp, or even black beans make great additions to this salad for extra protein.
Store any leftover salad in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Avocados might change in color.
What To Serve With Avocado Mango Salad
My kids LOVE this Avocado Mango Salad. It is very kid friendly and goes with almost everything. We serve it with grilled foods or even non-grilled foods. I serve it all the time during our BBQ gatherings. I recommend grilled chicken, grilled salmon, grilled shrimps or even grilled steaks to serve along with the recipe. It also pairs well with other sides you may serve with your proteins such as white rice or fries.
How do I know when a Mango is ripe?
Squeeze gently to judge ripeness. A ripe mango will give slightly, indicating soft flesh inside. Use your experience with produce such as peaches or avocados, which also become softer as they ripen. Ripe mangoes are golden in color and will sometimes have a fruity aroma at their stem ends.
Can I make this salad ahead of time?
This recipe is best served fresh because the avocadoes do change color over a short period of time. You can prepare all the ingredients ahead if you like without the avocados, and then add in the avocados right before you serve. You can store any left overs in an air tight container in the fridge.
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Avocado Mango Salad
Ingredients
- 2 small mangoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 whole avocadoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- 1 large clove garlic, mashed
- ¾ tsp. salt, or less to taste
- 2 tbsp. cilantro, finely chopped
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2-3 tbsps. olive oil, more or less per preference
Instructions
- Dice the onions and mince the garlic.
- Peel the avocados and mangoes and cube them into small pieces. Cut tomatoes into halves.
- Place all the ingredients in a bowl and squeeze in the juice of one lemon. Add the salt and olive oil.
- Toss to mix together well.
- Enjoy by itself of serve as a side dish.
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Notes
- I recommend using ripe avocados and mangoes.
- You can use cherry or grape tomatoes.
- Dice your mangoes and avocados into bite sized cubes, for easy eating!
- Mix everything together lightly without crushing the avocados.
- Make sure to add the avocados just before serving, to avoid them gong brown
Healthy, delicious salad. I like it.
Thanks for leaving a review! Glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Oh my, I made this for 1 of my side dishes with dinner tonight. This is going to become one of my staple salad recipes. It was easy, quick to make, and incredibly delicious. Thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it Tasha. Thanks for the review.
Made many times and love it.
One trick is to put avocado pit back in salad and avocado will not brown
Take back out when serving
Same goes for Guac dip
Enjoy
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What is the serving size of this salad? It says 1g, is this a typo?
No it’s one serving. The recipe makes 4 small servings as a side. I am not sure why it was displaying the gram. Hope that helps.
Had this Avocado & Mango salad at my grandsons bday party, a friend brought it, & then I just Had to get the recipe from her….it’s delicious and so good for you …& It’s all summer time fresh ingredients
Tks Debra Newman
Glad you enjoyed it Debra! Thanks for the review. I really appreciate it.
Made this at my husband’s request. I’d never had it, or made it before. I made it for a 4th of July party, exactly as the recipe states. Everyone LOVED it and it was still in demand the next day, though none was left…many asked for the recipe. It is a recipe I will make again. The unlikely pairing is really good, fresh and light.
Glad y’all enjoyed the recipe Janice!
I just made this. It’s so delicious! I’m bringing it to a party. I think it’s going to be a hit!
Hi Liz,
Thanks for leaving a review. I am glad you enjoyed the recipe! It’s one of my favorite.
I love avocado mango salad.
Haven’t made it in awhile. Made it for our Memorial dinner
Hi Mary,
Thanks for leaving a review. I am glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for leaving a review.
How joyful! Question-my fiancé is one of those to whom cilantro tastes like soap 🙁 Any ideas for a substitute? Can’t wait!
Awe! It’s okay you can just leave it out.
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