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Delicious Avocado Mango Salad with arugula, pine nuts, and honey-lime dressing

Avocado Mango Salad with Arugula

A vibrant salad featuring creamy avocados, sweet mangoes, and peppery arugula, dressed in a honey-lime dressing for a refreshing tropical twist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Healthy, Tropical
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 units ripe avocados, diced Choose ripe avocados for best flavor.
  • 1 unit ripe mango, diced Substitute with strawberries or peaches if needed.
  • 4 cups arugula Fresh arugula works best.
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted Toast until golden for extra flavor.
Honey-Lime Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons honey Adjust based on sweetness preference.
  • 1 unit lime, juiced Use fresh lime for best results.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Preferably extra virgin.
  • to taste salt and pepper Enhance the dressing flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, combine arugula, diced avocados, and mango.
  4. Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the salad and gently toss.
  5. Top the salad with toasted pine nuts.
  6. Plate the salad and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use ripe ingredients. Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within a day or two to keep avocados fresh.