Caribbean-Style Mango and Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

A refreshing salad combining sweet mango, creamy avocado, and crisp greens dressed in a zesty lime vinaigrette, perfect for warm days. This Caribbean-inspired salad recipe (vegan), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs ripe mango, avocado, mixed salad greens 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, peeled and diced ripe mango
• 1 medium, peeled and diced avocado
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until the dressing emulsifies and thickens slightly.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1 large peeled and diced ripe mango, 1 medium peeled and diced avocado, and 1/4 small thinly sliced red onion.
3. Step 3: Pour the lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly without mashing the avocado.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves on top and serve immediately for a fresh, bright starter or side.