Easy 10-minute recipe for a refreshing Mango Avocado Salad, a delightful combination of ripe mangoes, creamy avocados, zesty lime, and chili lime seasoning.
¾- 1teaspoonchili lime seasoningTajin brand or trader joe's
Instructions
Start by cutting the avocados in half, and remove the pits. Score the avocado and gently scoop out the cubes using a spoon. Alternatively, scoop out the avocado half and dice it into ½-inch pieces. Add them to a salad bowl.
Next, peel the mangoes and remove the flesh from the pit. Dice the mangoes into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and finely chop the bell pepper or jalapeño pepper (if using). Add them to the bowl with the mangoes and avocados.
Squeeze lime over the salad and sprinkle the seasoning and chopped cilantro over the salad. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated. Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and develop.
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Notes
Choose ripe yet firm avocados and mangoes: Select fruits that are slightly soft to the touch but still firm enough to hold their shape when cubed.
Dice the fruit the same size: Aim for consistent and bite-sized pieces when dicing the mangoes and avocados. This allows a balanced distribution of flavors and textures in each bite.
Balance sweet and tangy flavors: Taste the salad and adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the salad depending on the sweetness of the mangoes. Add more lime to balance an overtly sweet mango.
Mild or spicy: To keep it mild, add finely chopped bell peppers. If you enjoy a bit of spice, swap that with finely chopped jalapeño or serrano pepper.
Let it marinate: Allow the salad to sit for 5 minutes after dressing it. This resting time allows the flavors to blend together, enhancing the overall taste of the salad.
Serve chilled: Mango Avocado Salad is best served chilled, so refrigerate it until ready to serve.
Seasoning: I like Tajin or Trader Joe's brand for chili lime seasoning. You can make your own by combining ½ teaspoon Mexican Chili powder ¼ teaspoon sea salt + 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice.
Note: The nutrition facts below are my estimates. If you are following any diet plan, I recommend cross-checking with your preferred nutrition calculator.