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Mango Avocado Salad with Lime and Cotija

A vibrant, refreshing summer salad featuring sweet mango, creamy avocado, and tangy lime vinaigrette, topped with salty crumbled cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Tropical
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 mangos ripe, peeled and cubed
  • 2 avocados ripe, cubed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely diced
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Topping
  • 0.5 cup cotija cheese crumbled (or feta)

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Combine cubed mango, halved tomatoes, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro in a large bowl.
  3. Add the avocado cubes last to prevent mashing.
  4. Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
  5. Top with crumbled cotija cheese and serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

For the best flavor, let the chopped onions soak in ice water for 10 minutes before adding to reduce their sharpness.