Island-Inspired Mango and Avocado Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

A vibrant and refreshing salad combining sweet mango, creamy avocado, and crisp greens tossed in a zesty lime dressing. This Caribbean recipe (vegan), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs ripe mango, peeled and diced, ripe avocado, diced, mixed salad greens for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 (about 1 cup diced) ripe mango, peeled and diced
• 1 medium (about 1 cup diced) ripe avocado, diced
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until the vinaigrette emulsifies and becomes slightly thickened.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1 cup diced ripe mango, 1 cup diced ripe avocado, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the lime vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently but thoroughly to coat all components evenly. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.