Mango Avocado Salad with Chili Lime Dressing
Mango avocado salad with juicy mangoes, creamy avocados, crunchy bell peppers and a tangy dressing! This delicious salad is perfect for picnics, lunches and cookouts.
Nothing screams summer like this delicious mango avocado salad. The combination of sweet, creamy, crunchy and tart flavors makes this salad one of a kind. Whether you’re looking to add a side dish for your next cookout or simply want a tasty snack, this one will hit all the spots. Once you take a bite, you won’t want to stop!
If you are new to the Mexican spice mix ‘Tajin’, you’re in for a surprise. While this mango avocado salad is delicious by itself, this chili lime seasoning makes it sing! If you can’t find this seasoning, just garnish the salad with some crushed red chili flakes, lime zest and salt for a similar effect.
Why You’ll Love This Mango Avocado Salad
- Incredible flavor! It’s a party in your mouth.
- Ready in minutes.
- Pairs with grilled meat, seafood, tacos, nachos and rice bowls.
Mango Avocado Salad Recipe
This mango avocado salad is incredibly easy and fast to make. It is versatile and can be adjusted to your liking.
Ingredients
- Mango: Firm ripe mangoes. Pick mangoes that are fragrant but firm enough to prevent them from turning into mush.
- Avocado: Hass avocados pair well with sweet mangoes.
- Bell pepper: Red bell peppers work the best. Green bell peppers or jalapenos can also be used.
- Green onions: Green onions, spring onions or scallions add a spicy freshness to the salad.
- Lime: Fresh lime juice works wonderfully in this salad.
- Tajin: Tajin spice mix ties the whole salad together. Use a mix of lime zest, crushed red chili flakes and salt as a substitute.
How to Make Mango Avocado Salad
- Peel and dice mangoes and avocados into similarly sized cubes. Thinly slice the red pepper and green onions/spring onions/scallions. Add to a bowl.
- Squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lime over the salad and mix gently with a spoon. Taste and add the remaining half of the lime.
- Serve the salad into plates and garnish with a good sprinking of tajin or tajin substitute.
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This mango avocado salad tastes best when it’s fresh. However, leftover salad can be mashed into a salsa or added to guacamole.
Substitute Ingredients
- Tajin: Mix zest of 1 lime, 1 tbsp mild chili flakes and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl. This can be used as a substitute for tajin.
- Lime: Lemons can be used too but I would recommend using fresh limes if available.
Pairing Ideas
Mango Avocado Salad
INGREDIENTS
- 2 mangoes
- 2 avocados
- 1 red bell pepper
- 5 green onions/spring onions
- 1 lime
- tajin (note 1)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Peel and dice the mangoes and avocados into similarly sized cubes. Thinly slice the red pepper and green onions/spring onions/scallions. Add to a bowl.
- Squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lime over the salad and mix gently with a spoon. Taste and add the remaining half of the lime.
- Serve the salad into plates and garnish with a good sprinking of tajin or with the alternative mentioned in note 1.
NOTES
- Mix zest of 1 lime, 1 tbsp crushed mild chili flakes and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl. This can be used as a substitute for tajin.
- Lemons can be used instead of lime. I would recommend fresh limes if available as they pair best with mangoes.
- Leftover salad can be mashed into a salsa or added to guacamole.
