Ensalada Mojito Recipe
mixed greens with vegetables and mango dressing
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Mango Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad
Prepare the Mixed Greens
In a large salad bowl, add the 4 cups of mixed greens as the base of your salad.
Chop the Vegetables
Slice the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon; then slice it into cubes.
Assemble the Salad
Add the chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and avocado to the bowl with the mixed greens. Toss gently to combine.
Making the Mango Dressing
Prepare the Mango
Peel and chop the ripe mango into smaller pieces and place it into a blender.
Blend the Dressing
Add lime juice, honey, olive oil, and fresh mint leaves to the blender with the mango. Blend until smooth.
Season the Dressing
Taste the dressing and add salt and black pepper to your desired flavor. Blend again briefly to combine.
Final Assembly
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the mango dressing over the assembled salad. Toss gently to ensure that all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Serve
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light meal.