Tropical Salad Recipe
Mixed greens, mango, avocado, and a citrus vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Citrus Vinaigrette
Method
Preparation of Salad
- 1
Prepare the Mixed Greens
In a large salad bowl, add 4 cups of mixed greens. You can use a mix of spinach, arugula, and romaine for a variety of textures.
- 2
Slice the Mango
Peel the mango and slice it into thin strips or cubes. Add the mango pieces to the salad bowl with mixed greens.
- 3
Prepare the Avocado
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into slices. Add the avocado slices to the salad bowl.
Preparation of Citrus Vinaigrette
- 4
Combine Vinaigrette Ingredients
In a small bowl or jar, combine 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Mix the Vinaigrette
Whisk or shake the ingredients together until well combined and emulsified.
Assembly
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
- 7
Serve
Serve the tropical salad immediately for the freshest flavor. Enjoy!