Refreshing Mango and Avocado Summer Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

A light, colorful salad combining ripe mango, creamy avocado, and crisp greens, tossed in a zesty lime vinaigrette for a perfect summer side. This mediterranean-inspired salads (vegan) ready in about 15 minutes pairs large, peeled and diced ripe mango, medium, peeled and diced ripe avocado, 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 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 salad greens
• 1 small, diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1 large diced ripe mango, 1 medium diced ripe avocado, 1 small diced red bell pepper, 1/4 small thinly sliced red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until the vinaigrette is emulsified and tangy.
3. Step 3: Pour the lime vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly without mashing the avocado.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately as a refreshing side or light lunch.