Avocado Mango Salad

Name: Avocado Mango Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 medium mangoes (diced (about 1 cup)); 1 cup shelled edamame (thawed (optional)); 1 cup diced strawberries ((about 9 ounces)); 1 medium avocado (diced); 3 tablespoons finely diced red onion ((about one-half small onion)); 1 medium jalapeño (seeded and finely diced ); 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves ((chiffonade) ); 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or neutral flavored oil); Zest of 1 lime; 1/4 cup lime juice ((about 1 lime)); 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste); Tortilla chips (for serving (optional))

👩🏼‍🌾 Ingredients

Mango, edamame, avocado, red onion, lime, cilantro, basil, maple syrup, strawberries, and jalapeño labeled on a white marble board.

Ingredients for Avocado Mango Salad.

Edamame (optional) transforms this salad into a satisfying meal.
Lime zest and juice are tangy and citrusy, balancing the sweetness of the strawberries and mango perfectly.
Avocado adds a creamy texture.
Jalapeño gives a slight kick to this dish.

See recipe card for quantities.

🥭 Substitutions

Mango - Ataulfo or Champagne mangoes are best for this recipe, but most varieties will work

Non-spicy - for non-spicy, omit the jalapeño

Sesame oil - substitute with any neutral flavored oil, or omit for oil-free

Chips - serve as a dip with tortilla chips as desired

Cilantro and basil- fresh herbs brighten this fruity salad, but feel free to omit as desired

Try my Easy Arugula Chickpea Quinoa Salad with crispy chickpea croutons for added protein. Check out these Vegan Salad Recipes for more protein-rich salad ideas.

📖 Instructions

Chop the fruit evenly into small pieces. Cut the onion and jalapeño finely so they do not overpower the dish.

Chopped mango, strawberries, avocado, red onion, basil, cilantro, and edamame with lime dressing in a white bowl.

Step 1. Combine the chopped mango, strawberries, shelled edamame, avocado, basil, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeño in a large bowl.

Lime vinaigrette in a glass bowl with a whisk adjacent to a white bowl with chopped mango, strawberries, red onion, cilantro, and basil.

Step 2. Mix the lime juice and zest, maple syrup, sesame oil (optional), and salt in a medium bowl. Add the lime dressing to the salad. Mix until fully incorporated.

💡 Expert Tips

Equipment: Lime zest is the colored portion of the citrus fruit peel. The best way to remove the zest is with a microplane, which is a handheld metal plate with sharp holes in it. Make sure to remove the colored part of the skin only! The white pith can taste bitter.

Do not use overly ripe fruit or avocado or the salad will be mushy. Chop the fruit and veggies evenly into small pieces to ensure a bit of everything ends up on your chip!

For a mellower flavor, soak the chopped red onions for 10 minutes beforehand.

⏱ Storage

While lime juice helps prevent the avocado from browning, this salad is best enjoyed the day of. Otherwise, if you plan on having leftovers, you can add the avocado to the served portions only, and refrigerate the remaining salad without avocado in an airtight container for up to 4 days. These ingredients do not stand up well to freezing.

🙋🏽‍♀️ Recipe FAQs

Does removing the seeds make jalapeño less spicy?

Not really! Capsaicin, which is the chemical compound that contains fiery heat, is actually concentrated in the inner white pith or rib of the pepper. While the seeds may be coated with some of the capsaicin from being in contact with the rib, they themselves do not actually contain any heat.

Can I make Avocado Mango Salad ahead of time?

Mix together the salad ingredients, minus the avocado and salt, up to 8 hours beforehand and refrigerate. Add the salt to taste and cubed avocado right before serving.

What goes well with Avocado Mango Salad?

Serve this as a dip with tortilla or cinnamon chips. Or pair it with almost anything savory, salty, meaty, fresh, or slightly sweet. You'll be surprised by how many of your favorite dishes taste even better with this salsa-style salad on top.

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