Chunky Avocado and Mango Salad with Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

A refreshing salad combining equal parts creamy avocado and sweet mango, tossed in a bright lime vinaigrette with fresh herbs. This Caribbean-inspired salad recipe (vegan), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs ripe avocado, diced, ripe mango, diced, red bell pepper, diced 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 2, 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

• 1/2 cup ripe avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup ripe mango, diced
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, gently combine 1/2 cup diced avocado, 1/2 cup diced mango, 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper, 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the lime dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients without mashing the avocado.
4. Step 4: Chill the salad for 10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.