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    Home » Spring and Summer » Mango Salad with Avocado and Berries

    Mango Salad with Avocado and Berries

    Published: May 5, 2021 | This post may contain affiliate links·

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    This Mango Salad with Avocado and summer berries is dressed in a zesty lemon-basil dressing that gives it so much flavor! Perfect as a salad or salsa

    close up of fruit salad in a bowl

    This mango salad or mango salsa with avocado is bursting with fresh flavors! I love that it has so much color and vibrance from the berries and avocadoes. My favorite bit though, is the fresh lemon-basil dressing.

    In the summer, I love to use fresh basil to make classic Basil Pesto or as a dressing for Pesto Potatoes. Basil is the perfect herb to pair with mango and it gives the mango salad so much flavor!  

    If you are looking for more mango recipes, check out my recipes for Mango Lassi and Mango Cheesecake

    Mixed berries and fruits in a bowl

    Why you will love this Mango Avocado Salad

    • Fresh mangoes paired with avocado and summer berries
    • Lemon Basil vinaigrette gives it so much flavor
    • Versatile – can be served as a mango salsa with grilled chicken or fish, or as a mango salad on its own.

    List of Ingredients

    Here is all you will need to make this mango avocado salad:

    Ingredients used for mango salad

    Mango – Use any variety of sweet mango. I used ripe Alphonso which are available in Indian grocery stores, but any sweet mango will do.

    Berries – I used fresh strawberries and blueberries, you can also skip using berries if you don’t have them or if they are not in season.

    Cucumber – Cucumber is perfect for mango salads; they cut through the sweetness and give a nice crispness to the salad.

    Avocado – Use ripe, firm avocadoes

    For the lemon basil vinaigrette

    Ingredients used to make basil vinaigrette
    • Fresh basil leaves
    • Freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • Red wine vinegar (or use apple cider vinegar)
    • Good quality extra virgin olive oil
    • Salt, pepper, sugar

    How to Make Mango salad with Avocado

    Start by making the lemon basil vinaigrette - simply finely chop the basil, add it to a glass jar with the lemon and all the seasoning. Shake until well combined. The lemon basil vinaigrette is ready to be used for your mango salad!

    Basil vinaigrette in a glass jar

    In a large mixing bowl, place the cut fruits – avocado, mango, cucumber. Add the sliced strawberries and blueberries.

    Mangoes, cucumber, avocado and berries in a large mixing bowl

    Pour over the lemon basil vinaigrette.

    Vinaigrette being poured on a salad

    Toss gently until the fruits are covered with the mango salad dressing.

    fruits and salad dressing getting mixed in a bowl

    Your mango salad with avocado and berries is ready to be served!

    A spoon dipping into a bowl of fruit salad

    Expert Tips

    Use firm mangoes - Make sure the mango is firm. I used ripe Alphonso mangoes, and they were just shy of being firm. I would recommend you use any variety of sweet mangoes that are firm and hold their shape when cut.

    Avoid balsamic for the vinaigrette – The vinaigrette can take on a cloudy color if you add balsamic to it. This will make the salad look rather dull. Try to avoid using balsamic vinegar for this recipe.

    Storing and making ahead – This mango salad with avocado is best eaten fresh. However, you can also keep it refrigerated in an air-tight container for up-to 3 days. If you want to make it ahead, you can prep the fruits a few days in advance and keep the chopped fruits in the fridge in a sealed container. Prepare the salad dressing ahead and refrigerate. Just before serving, transfer to a bowl and mix together.  

    Mango Salad Variations

    Make Mango Salsa – This mango salad can be used as a salsa for wraps or served over grilled chicken, or grilled tofu. You can skip the berries and make it with just the mango, avocado and cucumber.

    Substitute lemon juice with pineapple juice - You can also use pineapple juice instead of the lemon juice for the lemon basil vinaigrette. It adds a nice sweet boost to the mango salad.

    Add cherry tomatoes – You can add cherry tomatoes if you like.

    More quick and easy salads

    Spiced Chickpea Salad

    Pesto Potatoes

    Green Goddess Chicken Salad

    A spoon dipping into a bowl of fruit salad

    Mango Salad Recipe

    Shinta
    This Mango Salad with Avocado and summer berries is dressed in a zesty lemon-basil dressing that gives it so much flavor!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 228 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 large Mangos diced
    • 1 Avocado diced
    • 1 cup Strawberries sliced into half
    • ¾ cup Blueberries
    • ½ Cucumber diced

    Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

    • 1 large Lemon freshly juiced
    • 4-5 large Basil leaves
    • ½ tbsp Salt
    • 1 tbsp Sugar
    • 1 tbsp Olive OIl
    • ½ tbsp Black Pepper freshly ground
    • 1½ tbsp Red wine vinegar Or use apple cider vinegar

    Instructions
     

    • To prepare the Mango Salad with avocado, chop the mango, avocado and cucumber, slice the strawberries and keep aside in a large mixing bowl.
    • In a small glass jar, add all the ingredients for the vinaigrette and mix thoroughly to combine.
    • Pour the dressing over the fruits in the mixing bowl and mix gently using a salad spoon, until the dressing / vinaigrette coats the fruits evenly. Serve fresh.

    Notes

    Make sure the mango is firm.I would recommend you use any variety of sweet mangoes that are firm and hold their shape when cut.
    Avoid balsamic for the vinaigrette – The vinaigrette can take on a cloudy color if you add balsamic to it. This will make the salad look rather dull. Try to avoid using balsamic vinegar for this recipe.
    Storing and making ahead – This mango salad with avocado is best eaten fresh. However, you can also keep it refrigerated in an air-tight container for up-to 3 days. If you want to make it ahead, you can prep the fruits a few days in advance and keep the chopped fruits in the fridge in a sealed container. Prepare the salad dressing ahead and refrigerate. Just before serving, transfer to a bowl and mix together.  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 879mgPotassium: 596mgFiber: 8gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 1271IUVitamin C: 82mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Mango Salad, Mango Salsa
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    Comments

    1. Beth says

      May 12, 2021 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      My hubby and I love this salad, so easy and incredible! I'll definitely make this one again. Such a lovely salad for summer too!

    2. Katherine says

      May 12, 2021 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      What a perfect, tasty, colorful summer salad!

    3. Natalie says

      May 12, 2021 at 1:51 pm

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous salad. Oh yum! Sounds refreshing and so perfect for summer. I can't wait to make this. Thanks for this lovely recipe.

    4. Allyssa says

      May 12, 2021 at 1:42 pm

      5 stars
      Super love this mango recipe! It's delicious and very easy to make! Loved it! Thanks a bunch for sharing this.

    5. Caroline says

      May 12, 2021 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds just my kind of salad - I'm a big fan of mango and avocado and the rest of the ingredients and dressing sound great too. Yum!

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