Mango, avocado and arugula salad
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 to 6
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Cuisine
South American, American
Mango, avocado and arugula salad
Description
The salad features arugula leaves tossed with ripe mango slices, soft avocado, and red onion slices that are briefly soaked in warm salted water and lime juice to soften their bite. The dressing is made by shaking together champagne vinegar (or alternatives like cider vinegar or lemon juice), fresh orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, finely chopped cilantro, sliced red chili, salt, and black pepper.
The combination results in a salad with a balance of sweet, tangy, creamy, and spicy elements. The peppery arugula contrasts with the sweet mango and mellow avocado, while the vinaigrette brings a citrusy and slightly smoky warmth from cumin and chili. The salad is best enjoyed fresh to preserve the texture of the greens and the brightness of the dressing.
Ingredients
- 6 cups arugula leaves
- 1 Mango peeled and cut into long slices
- 1 avocado peeled and sliced
- ½ red onion sliced
- 1 tbs lime juice
For the spicy orange vinaigrette
- 1 tbs champagne vinegar can also use cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 4 tbs orange juice about ½ orange
- 2 tbs lime juice about ½ lime
- 4 tbs olive oil
- ½ tsp cumin
- 2 tbs cilantro finely chopped
- 1 red chili sliced, or hot pepper
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the salad dressing in a jar, close it tight and shake until the ingredients are well mixed.
- Soak the onion slices in warm water with a dash of salt and 1 tbs lime juice for about 10 minutes.
- Rinse and drain the onions slices.
- Toss the arugula leaves with half of the vinaigrette.
- Add the avocado slices, mango slices and onion slices to the arugula mix, drizzle the remaining vinaigrette on top.
- Serve immediately.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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