Dominican-Style Mango and Avocado Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

A refreshing tropical salad combining ripe mango, creamy avocado, and tangy lime dressing, inspired by Dominican flavors for a light, vibrant side dish. This latin american-inspired salads (vegan) ready in about 15 minutes pairs medium, peeled and diced ripe mango, large, diced ripe avocado, diced 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 220 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

• 2 medium, peeled and diced ripe mango
• 1 large, diced ripe avocado
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 2 diced ripe mangoes, 1 large diced avocado, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until the dressing emulsifies and becomes slightly thick.
3. Step 3: Pour the lime vinaigrette over the mango and avocado mixture, gently tossing to coat all ingredients without mashing the avocado.
4. Step 4: Let the salad sit for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld before serving chilled or at room temperature.