Fresh Mango and Macadamia Salad with Finger Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

A vibrant salad combining sweet Australian mango, crunchy macadamia nuts, and tangy finger lime pearls in a zesty citrus dressing. This Australian salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs ripe mango, macadamia nuts, and 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 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 ripe mango, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, toasted and chopped
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp finger lime pearls
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1 large diced ripe mango, 1/2 medium thinly sliced cucumber, and 1/2 cup toasted chopped macadamia nuts.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and bright.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp finger lime pearls over the top just before serving for a burst of citrus texture and flavor.