Simple Mango and Avocado Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-07-28

A refreshing and colorful salad combining ripe mango, creamy avocado, and crisp greens dressed in a tangy lime vinaigrette. This Latin American-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs ripe mango, 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, diced ripe avocado
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 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 large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens with 1 large peeled and diced ripe mango, 1 medium diced ripe avocado, 1/4 small thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup 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 emulsified.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the lime vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately for best freshness.