Tiki-Inspired Mango and Avocado Summer Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

A refreshing tropical salad featuring ripe mango, creamy avocado, and crisp greens tossed in a zesty citrus vinaigrette inspired by Tiki flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs ripe mango, ripe avocado, mixed baby 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 210 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 large, diced ripe avocado
• 4 cups mixed baby greens
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, 1 tbsp honey, and 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil until the dressing emulsifies and thickens slightly.
2. Step 2: Season the dressing with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, whisk again, and set aside.
3. Step 3: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed baby greens, 1 large diced ripe mango, 1 large diced ripe avocado, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
4. Step 4: Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly without bruising the avocado.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately as a light tropical appetizer or side dish with grilled seafood or chicken.