Dominican-Style Mango and Avocado Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

A refreshing Caribbean salad combining sweet mangoes and creamy avocados dressed in a tangy citrus vinaigrette, perfect as a light appetizer or side dish. This caribbean-inspired salads (vegan, gluten free) ready in about 15 minutes pairs small, finely diced red bell pepper, small, finely minced red onion, chopped fresh cilantro 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 into 1/2-inch cubes ripe mango
• 1 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes ripe avocado
• 1 small, finely diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 small, finely minced red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp, freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 large diced ripe mango, 1 diced ripe avocado, 1 small finely diced red bell pepper, 1/4 small minced red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
2. Step 2: In a separate small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper until the dressing is emulsified and tangy.
3. Step 3: Pour the citrus vinaigrette over the diced fruit and vegetables, gently tossing to coat all ingredients without mashing the avocado. Serve immediately for a vibrant, fresh salad.