Maddeningly Good Mango, Mint & Avocado Salad
Allie Ketcham • April 27, 2026
Recipe Date: July 29, 2016
Serving Size: 6
Cook Time: 00:30:00
Difficulty: Easy
Measurements: Imperial (US)
Suggested Wine Pairing: Our Viognier
Ingredients
- 4 tbsps packed dark brown sugar
- 4 fresh limes, juiced
- 1 4″ fresh hot red chile, thinly sliced, including seeds
- 1 large shallot, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 tbsps chopped fresh mint
- 4 firm-ripe mangos, pitted, peeled, and cubed
- 3 firm-ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and cubed
Directions
- Whisk together brown sugar and lime juice in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved, then whisk in red chile, shallot, cilantro, and mint. Add mangoes, tossing gently. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
- When ready to serve, add cubed avocados. Mix gently, preferably by hand.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped mint over plated salad & garnish with one long stem of mint for each plate. Few things are more refreshing to eat on a warm summer evening.
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