Dose dressing
For a mango-avocado salad with lime: first add only a portion of the dressing. Remixing is easier than saving a salad that is too heavy.
Summer Recipe
Mango and avocado salad with lime
This mango and avocado salad thrives on ripe mango and avocado with a little acidity. The avocado is cut just before serving and mixed directly with lime to keep it light.
Total time
15 min
Calories
340 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Keep mango and avocado salad fresh
Cut the mango and cucumber first, stir in the dressing separately and add the avocado only at the end. This keeps the salad fresh, juicy and not mushy.
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Recipe
Mango and avocado salad with lime
Mango-avocado salad with lime is a fruity summer salad without heat. Ripe mango, creamy avocado, cucumber, red onion, mint and lime dressing are freshly mixed.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Cut mango and cucumber
Peel and dice the mangoes. Halve the cucumber lengthwise, remove the seeds and cut into small pieces as desired.
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2
Stir in dressing
Mix lime juice, olive oil, chilli flakes and a pinch of salt. Roughly chop the mint.
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3
Prepare avocado
Halve, core and dice the avocados and immediately mix with a little dressing to prevent them from turning brown.
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4
Mix salad
Gently toss the mango, cucumber, avocado, red onion and mint with the remaining dressing.
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5
Season to taste
Season with salt, lime juice and chilli and serve immediately.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Mango and avocado salad with lime
Keep leaves dry
For mango-avocado salad with lime: Wet salad leaves dilute the dressing. Dry leaves stay fresh longer.
Just before serving
For mango-avocado salad with lime: Mix delicate ingredients only at the end so that fruit, cheese and salad retain their texture.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
For mango and avocado salad with lime: Add toasted bread, couscous or cooked lentils if you want the salad to be a main course.
With mango-avocado salad with lime: herbs such as mint, basil or parsley make fruity salads more lively.
For mango and avocado salad with lime: Leave out feta or replace it with avocado if you want the salad to be milder and more vegan.
Nutrition per serving
340kcal
34.0 gCarbohydrates
7.0 gProtein
21.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Mango and avocado salad with lime
The mango should be fragrant and slightly yielding, but not mushy. Then it can be diced well.
Cut them at the end and mix them immediately with lime juice. This slows down the browning.
Mango, cucumber and dressing yes. It is best to add avocado and mint just before serving.
It goes well with grilled dishes, fish, tacos or as a light summer salad with bread.
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