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Mango Cucumber Salad with Blueberry and Avocado

A vibrant and refreshing salad combining sweet mango, creamy avocado, and tart blueberries with crispy cucumbers and peppery arugula.

Ingredients

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  • 1 Champagne Mango (peeled, seeded, and diced)
  • 1 Persian Cucumber (diced)
  • ¼ Red Onion (minced and let sit for 15 min)
  • 3 Cups Arugula
  • 1 Avocado (chopped)
  • ½ Cup Blueberries
  • ¼ Cup Walnuts (toasted)
  • ¼ Cup Cilantro
  • 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 1 Teaspoon Maple Syrup
  • 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • A Pinch Sea Salt
  • A Dash Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Start by gathering all your ingredients.
  2. Dice the Mango: Cut it into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Chop the Cucumber: Chop it into even pieces.
  4. Mince the Red Onion: Let it sit for 15 minutes to reduce pungency.
  5. Wash and Dry the Arugula: Rinse and dry using a salad spinner.
  6. Chop the Avocado: Cut it into cubes and sprinkle with lime juice.
  7. Toast the Walnuts: Cook in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
  8. Combine Everything in a Large Bowl: Mix mango, cucumber, onion, arugula, avocado, blueberries, walnuts, and cilantro.
  9. Make the Dressing: Whisk lime juice, maple syrup, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  10. Dress the Salad: Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  11. Serve: Transfer to a serving platter and top with cilantro.

Notes

Consider pairing with grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.

Nutrition

Keywords: salad, mango, cucumber, avocado, healthy, summer, blueberry