Mango Avocado Salad
This Mango Avocado Salad is perfectly tropical and refreshing. The honey citrus dressing is sublime!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 whole avocados, just ripe
- 2 whole mangos, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups pineapple, cubed
- 2 whole navel oranges, peeled and cut into bite size pieces
- ¼ cup sweet onion, chopped
- 4 oz Gorgonzola, or other Blue variety
- ½ cup walnuts , chopped and toasted, or pecans
- lemon juice, for sprinkling
For the Dressing (makes 1 cup):
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice, from 2 wedges of orange
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Dressing: Combine all ingredients for dressing in a bowl and whisk well, or combine in a dressing container and shake well. Chill until ready to use.
- In a large bowl, combine mangoes, pineapple, oranges, and onion. Gently toss together.
- Peel and cube avocados, and sprinkle with a bit of lemon juice to prevent browning. Gently toss avocados together with rest of fruits in bowl.
- Add the dressing, and carefully toss to combine well.
- Distribute evenly into 4 salad plates. Sprinkle Gorgonzola and toasted nuts over each plate. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If desired, serve on bed of greens. Extra dressing may be needed if doing so.
- The avocado in this salad is best served fresh, but the dressing can be made ahead of time and the mangoes can be cut ahead also.
- To make this salad a complete meal, add some grilled chicken or shrimp on top.
- Love a bit of heat? Add a small pinch of red pepper flakes to your dressing for a sweet and spicy kick.
- Don't have Gorgonzola on hand? Try a different cheese, like feta or goat cheese.
- For a vegan version, simply omit the cheese or use a dairy-free alternative, and replace honey with pure maple syrup or agave.
- Feel free to customize this salad with your favorite fruits and nuts. Blueberries, strawberries, or toasted almonds would be great alternatives.
- For more variations and prep-ahead tips, see original article.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 298IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 1mg