Mango and Avocado Tropical Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

A refreshing salad combining ripe mango, creamy avocado, and crisp greens tossed in a zesty citrus vinaigrette. This mediterranean-inspired salads (vegan, gluten free) ready in about 15 minutes pairs large, peeled and diced ripe mango, medium, peeled and diced ripe avocado, mixed 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 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 ripe mango
• 1 medium, peeled and diced ripe avocado
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 small, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp, freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice, 1 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1 large diced ripe mango, 1 medium diced ripe avocado, 1 small thinly sliced red bell pepper, 1/4 small thinly sliced red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
3. Step 3: Pour the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly without mashing the avocado.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh tropical flavors and vibrant colors.