Green Salad with Coconut-Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A light, refreshing salad featuring crisp greens, sweet mango, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a tangy coconut-lime dressing for a taste of the islands. This Tropical-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, fresh mango, avocado 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 2, 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

• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 cup diced fresh mango
• 1/2 medium sliced avocado
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup coconut milk, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp honey, and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro until emulsified.
2. Step 2: Toss 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1/2 cup diced mango, 1/2 sliced avocado, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion with 3 tbsp of the coconut-lime dressing in a large bowl.
3. Step 3: Drizzle remaining dressing over the salad, then sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds just before serving to add crunch and nutty flavor.