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Avocado and Mango Salad

Name: Avocado and Mango Salad
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons agave nectar (or honey); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder; 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 10-ounce heads of butter lettuce, washed, dried and torn into bite-sized pieces; 3 mangoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1/4 cup finely diced red onion; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 2 avocados, halved, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch dice

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This summery salad is packed with fresh flavors, including mango and avocado dressed in a chile-lime vinaigrette. It comes together in just 20 minutes, no cooking required.

By Emily Farris

Updated on February 5, 2023

Avocado and Mango Salad — Photo: © Emily Farris

Total Time:

20 mins

Yield:

8 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 (10-ounce) heads of butter lettuce, washed, dried, and torn into bite-sized pieces
3 mangoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 avocados, halved, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch dice

Directions

To prepare the vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, agave nectar, cumin, chile powder, and jalapeño in a small mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the lettuce leaves, mango, red onion, and cilantro with vinaigrette. Divide among 8 bowls and top with the avocado.