Mango Cucumber Salad with Blueberries and Avocado Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant mango cucumber salad featuring juicy champagne mango, crisp Persian cucumber, sweet blueberries, creamy avocado, and toasted walnuts, all tossed in a zesty cilantro lime vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch or as a colorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 champagne mango, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1 Persian cucumber, diced
- ¼ red onion, minced and let sit for 15 minutes
- 3 cups arugula
- 1 avocado, chopped
- ½ cup blueberries
- ¼ cup walnuts, toasted
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- A pinch sea salt
- A dash freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together lime juice, maple syrup, extra virgin olive oil, chopped cilantro, garlic powder, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper until well combined.
- Prepare the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the diced champagne mango, diced Persian cucumber, minced red onion (that has been resting for 15 minutes), arugula, chopped avocado, blueberries, toasted walnuts, and chopped cilantro.
- Toss the Salad: Drizzle the prepared cilantro lime vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a light, refreshing meal or side dish. Enjoy!
Notes
- Allowing the minced red onion to rest for 15 minutes mellows its sharpness for a milder flavor.
- Toast walnuts gently in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant to enhance their nuttiness.
- You can substitute arugula with baby spinach or mixed greens if preferred.
- For a vegan option, the recipe is already suitable as is with no animal products included.
- Best served fresh to enjoy the crisp textures and bright flavors.
