Avocado and Mango Citrus Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

Bright and refreshing salad combining creamy avocado, sweet mango, and tangy citrus tossed in a zesty cilantro-lime vinaigrette. This caribbean-inspired salads (vegan) ready in about 15 minutes pairs ripe avocado, ripe mango, orange into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 large, diced ripe avocado
• 1 medium, peeled and diced ripe mango
• 1 large, peeled and segmented orange
• 1/2 cup, finely diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 large diced ripe avocado, 1 medium peeled and diced ripe mango, 1 large peeled and segmented orange, 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and bright.
3. Step 3: Pour the cilantro-lime vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and gently toss with a spatula to coat all pieces evenly without mashing the avocado.
4. Step 4: Let the salad sit for 5 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld before serving chilled or at room temperature as a vibrant side dish or light lunch.