Dominican-Inspired Mango and Avocado Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-30 · Updated 2026-07-30

A refreshing tropical salad combining sweet mango and creamy avocado with a zesty citrus dressing, inspired by Caribbean flavors. This caribbean-inspired salads (vegan, gluten free) ready in about 15 minutes pairs ripe mango, ripe avocado, red bell pepper 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 medium, peeled and diced ripe mango
• 1 medium, diced ripe avocado
• 1/2 medium, finely diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 small, finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 medium peeled and diced ripe mango, 1 medium diced ripe avocado, 1/2 medium finely diced red bell pepper, and 1/4 small finely chopped red onion. Gently toss to mix.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the mango and avocado mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly without mashing the avocado.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro over the salad as a finishing touch and serve immediately for best freshness and flavor.