Savor the freshness of summer with our Avocado Mango Salad with Arugula, Pine Nuts, and Honey-Lime Dressing. Ripe avocado and sweet mango slices are paired with peppery arugula and toasted pine nuts, then drizzled with a zesty honey-lime dressing. This vibrant salad is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors, offering a refreshing and nutritious dish that’s as delicious as it is colorful.
Ingredients:
For the Dressing:
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Salad:
5 oz arugula
1 ripe mango, peeled, pit removed, and diced into bite-sized pieces
1 avocado, peeled, cored, and diced
1/4 cup red onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
Directions:
Prepare the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, and honey until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld while you prepare the salad.
Toast the Pine Nuts:
Place the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast them, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Assemble the Salad:
In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, diced mango, diced avocado, and thinly sliced red onions.
Drizzle the prepared honey-lime dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure all the components are evenly coated with the dressing.
Add the Pine Nuts and Serve:
Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the salad just before serving to maintain their crunch.
Toss the salad lightly once more to distribute the pine nuts throughout