Citrus-Spiced Mango and Avocado Salad with Chili Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-06 · Updated 2026-06-06

A refreshing salad combining sweet mango, creamy avocado, and crisp greens tossed in a zesty chili lime dressing with a hint of warmth from smoked paprika. This Latin American-inspired salad recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs ripe mango, ripe 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 ripe avocado
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 small, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp (about 2 limes) lime juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1 large diced ripe mango, 1 medium diced ripe avocado, 1 small thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
3. Step 3: Pour the chili lime dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss for 1-2 minutes until everything is evenly coated and vibrant.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately as a bright, refreshing starter or side salad.