Mango Cucumber Salad with Blueberries and Avocado Recipe
This refreshing Mango Cucumber Salad with Blueberries and Avocado is a delightful combination of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors. Featuring juicy mango, crisp cucumber, antioxidant-rich blueberries, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a zesty lime-honey dressing and garnished with fresh cilantro, it’s perfect as a light side or a healthy snack for warm days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fruit and Vegetables
- 1 medium mango, peeled and diced
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Mango: Peel the mango carefully, slice it away from the pit, and dice into small pieces.
- Prepare the Cucumber: Peel the cucumber, trim off both ends, slice lengthwise, scoop out seeds with a spoon, then dice into small pieces.
- Rinse Blueberries: Rinse the blueberries thoroughly under cold water to remove any stems or debris.
- Prepare the Avocado: Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh with a spoon, and dice into small cubes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced mango, cucumber, blueberries, and avocado.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the fruit and vegetable mixture, coating everything evenly.
- Toss Gently: Gently toss the salad with a spoon to mix, being careful not to mash the avocado.
- Add Cilantro: Finely chop fresh cilantro, sprinkle over the salad, and give one final gentle toss to distribute evenly.
- Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving to enhance flavors and chill the salad.
Notes
- Chilling diced mango and cucumber before mixing makes the salad more refreshing.
- Add a pinch of chili powder or red pepper flakes to the dressing for an extra flavor kick.
- For sweeter salad, increase honey amount or substitute with agave syrup.
- Use ripe but firm avocado to avoid mashing during preparation and tossing.
- This salad pairs beautifully with grilled chicken or shrimp for a more substantial meal.
