Description
Refreshing arugula and mango salad combines zesty greens with sweet tropical fruit for a light summer dish. Crisp ingredients and tangy citrus dressing create a perfect balance of flavors you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz (142 g) arugula
- 1 ripe mango, peeled, pit removed, and diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 avocado, peeled, cored, and diced
- ¼ cup (40 g) thinly sliced red onions
- ⅓ cup (45 g) toasted pine nuts
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) honey
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Vinaigrette Creation: Whisk lime juice, olive oil, and honey in a mixing bowl until a smooth, well-integrated emulsion forms, seasoning with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
- Salad Assembly: Layer arugula in a serving dish, strategically arranging diced mango, avocado cubes, and thinly sliced red onions across the verdant base.
- Dressing and Finishing: Drizzle the prepared lime-honey vinaigrette over the salad, gently tossing to ensure even distribution, then crown with toasted pine nuts for a delightful textural contrast.
- Serving: Perform a final seasoning check, adjusting salt and pepper as needed, and serve immediately to capture the vibrant, fresh essence of the dish.
Notes
- Emulsify Dressing Carefully: Whisk lime juice, olive oil, and honey thoroughly to create a smooth, well-blended vinaigrette that coats ingredients evenly.
- Balance Flavor Profiles: Adjust salt and pepper to enhance the dressing’s tanginess and complement the salad’s sweet and sharp ingredients.
- Layer Ingredients Strategically: Arrange arugula as the base, then methodically add mango, avocado, and red onions for visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Maximize Texture Contrast: Sprinkle toasted pine nuts for a satisfying crunch that elevates the salad’s overall sensory experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg