Mango-Avocado Citrus Salad with Cilantro

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A refreshing tropical salad combining sweet mango, creamy avocado, and a bright lime-cilantro dressing, perfect for summer lunches. This Tropical-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs mango, 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 200 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 cups, peeled and diced mango
• 2, diced avocado
• 2 cups mixed greens
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/4 tsp sea salt until emulsified.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups diced mango, 2 diced avocados, 2 cups mixed greens, 1/4 cup sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the lime-cilantro dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated, being careful not to mash the avocado.
4. Step 4: Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then serve chilled.