Puerto Rican-Inspired Avocado and Mango Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

A fresh and vibrant salad combining creamy avocado, sweet mango, and a zesty citrus vinaigrette, perfect as a light starter or side. This Caribbean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs ripe avocado, ripe mango, 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 190 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 ripe avocado
• 1 medium ripe mango
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and dice 1 large ripe avocado and 1 medium ripe mango into 1/2-inch cubes. Place in a large salad bowl with 4 cups mixed salad greens and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
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: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro over the top as a bright garnish and serve immediately for best freshness.