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Mango Cucumber Salad with Blueberries and Avocado

A colorful and nutrient-packed salad featuring juicy mango, cooling cucumbers, poppable blueberries, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 pieces ripe mangoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups) Use firm but yielding mangoes for sweetness.
  • 2 pieces Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced (or 1 large cucumber, halved and sliced) Choose for their thin skins and crisp texture.
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed and drained Fresh blueberries are preferred for antioxidants.
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced Diced last to avoid early oxidation.
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion or 2 tbsp shallot (optional) Adds a nice bite, but can be omitted.
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or mint, roughly chopped Feel free to substitute herbs.
Dressing
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 piece Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp) Substitute lemon for a different taste.
  • 1 tsp honey or agave syrup Use agave for a vegan option.
  • pinch flaky sea salt
  • pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp toasted cumin seeds or 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional) For added warmth.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash blueberries and cucumbers; peel and dice mangoes; dice avocado last to avoid early oxidation. Chill the cucumber beforehand for extra crunch.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey (or agave), salt, and pepper until emulsified. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss diced mango, sliced cucumber, and blueberries. Reserve avocado to fold in last.
Add Dressing
  1. Pour about 2/3 of the dressing over the salad and toss lightly. Fold in avocado and herbs, drizzle remaining dressing, and fold gently.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately for best texture, or chill for 10-15 minutes for flavors to marry.

Notes

This salad is adaptable—feel free to swap herbs, add grains, or pair with proteins. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.