Heart-Healthy Avocado Mango Salad with lime poppy seed vinaigrette is a brightly flavored and satisfying salad. It makes a delicious dinner all by itself, or for extra protein why not add some cooked chicken breast or turkey? Your call. Your salad.
One of the things I love best about being a food blogger is it keeps me from falling into the trap of cooking the same things over and over.
Since I like to keep things fresh, with a good bit of variety here at Kudos Kitchen, I'm constantly trying to come up with new and exciting recipes that I think will be a hit with my family, as well as with yours.
This Heart-Healthy Avocado Mango Salad is just the ticket!
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- The ingredient list:
- Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- Two thumbs up:
- Can this salad be made in advance?
- Can the lime and poppy seed vinaigrette be made in advance?
- When it the best time to serve this salad?
- How long will this avocado mango salad keep in the refrigerator?
- How to properly cut mango, pineapple, and avocado:
- Additional salad recipes:
- Printable Recipe Card
- Please comment if you've made this recipe.
The ingredient list:
*Please note that the exact measurements along with a "shop the recipe" feature from Instacart and Walmart is available inside the printable recipe card.
- Romaine Lettuce
- Honey
- Shallots
- Poppy Seeds
- Avocado
- Mango
- Cucumber
- Blueberries
- Pineapple
- Olive Oil
- Limes
- Pistachios
- Salt and Pepper
Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- Large Salad Bowl or Platter
- Salad Tongs
- Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Vegetable Peeler
- Jar with a tight-fitting lid for the vinaigrette or dressing shaker
Two thumbs up:
My husband is primarily a meat and potatoes man.
Much to his chagrin, I don't make a lot of meat and potato dinners. But trust me when I tell you he's not complaining or suffering! I think he likes the variety on the dinner table as much as I do.
However, when I served this salad without any meat, he looked around and asked what else was for dinner? HaHa. Surprise! Not tonight, honey!
I'm happy to report my husband LOVED this Avocado Mango Salad. He honestly couldn't stop raving about it that night at dinner, and the next day he was excited to take some of the leftovers to work for lunch.
Can this salad be made in advance?
I'd suggest making the salad only a few hours before you want to serve it and that way the fruit and vegetables will still be fresh and unwilted.
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Make sure to keep the prepared salad in the refrigerator and only add the vinaigrette right before serving.
Can the lime and poppy seed vinaigrette be made in advance?
YES!
You can make that up to 5 days in advance of serving and keep it in the refrigerator. Shake well before serving and you're good to go!
When it the best time to serve this salad?
This delicious Avocado Mango Salad with lime poppy seed vinaigrette is perfect for summer.
Since the dressing is made with lime and olive oil and no mayonnaise, it can withstand a bit of summer heat without worries. If you're eating a Whole 50 diet, a raw foods diet, vegetarian, and even Paleo and gluten-free, then this is a salad you're going to want to add to your meal plan.
However, it's completely delicious all year through, so don't just wait until the summer to make (and eat) this salad!
How long will this avocado mango salad keep in the refrigerator?
Kept well covered it should keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. It's best to dress it right before eating.
How to properly cut mango, pineapple, and avocado:
If you're new to cutting mango's check out this blog post from Simply Recipes.
And if you want the skinny on how to cut and dice a fresh pineapple, check out this blog post from Seeded at the Table.
And lastly, if you aren't sure how to dice and seed and avocado have a look at this blog post from Simply Recipes.
Additional salad recipes:
If you're still hungry for other healthy summer salads and sides that are great for outdoor entertaining, please check out the following recipes I've shared in the past for Creamy Broccoli Blueberry Salad, Chilled Orzo Pasta Salad with Sweet Corn & Blueberries, Heirloom Tomato Salad, and Roasted Golden Beet & Broccoli Salad.
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Printable Recipe Card
Avocado Mango Salad with Lime Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Ingredients
For the vinaigrette:
- 1 large shallot minced
- 3 limes juiced (about ¼ cup)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the salad:
- 2 (6 cups) heads of romaine, sliced, or your favorite lettuce
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1½ cups diced pineapple
- 1½ cups diced mango
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- 2 cups diced avocado
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup shelled pistachios
Instructions
To make the vinaigrette:
- Whisk all the ingredients in a medium size bowl. Transfer the vinaigrette to a jar with a lid and refrigerate until ready to use.
To make the salad:
- Add the diced avocado to a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss with 1 tablespoon lime juice. This will prevent the avocado from browning too quickly.
- Assemble all the ingredients on a large platter in a fashion you find most appealing.
- When ready to serve, drizzle with the lime poppy seed vinaigrette and top with shelled pistachios.
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I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's romaine salad with mango, avocado and blueberry as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!
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Until we eat again, I hope you have a delicious day!
S says
Hi Renee, I made this salad today and even my hubby who doesnt usually like salads asked for seconds! I used what i had- spinach instead of lettuce, sunflower seed in place of pistachios, maple syrup in place of honey. I didnt have shallots. The recipe was divine!
Renée says
I'm glad you were happy with the recipe, and I'm also happy that you made it your own by all of your substitutions.
Thanks for the 5-star rating. I appreciate it!
Have a wonderful day,
Renee
Jacque Hastert says
This heart-healthy salad is going to be the perfect way to ring in the new year. It will be here sooner than later and I have this recipe saved.
wilhelmina says
I love the fresh and bright flavors of this salad! So delicious!
Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says
This looks like the freshest most delicious salad!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
This salad looks simply fabulous! I cannot wait to try it!
megunprocessed says
Such a wonderful combination of fruit flavors.
Cathy Pollak says
This is one absolutely gorgeous salad!
Amanda | The Chunky Chef says
This is one salad I will gladly eat!
Michelle De La Cerda says
I'm sorry about your dog, but the vinaigrette sounds amazing!
Shelby says
Renee, This looks absolutely delicious! I love avocado and mango. I will have to make this soon!