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Avocado Mango Salad with Arugula, Pine Nuts, and Honey-Lime Dressing

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Avocado Mango Salad with Arugula, Pine Nuts, and Honey-Lime Dressing is a fresh, colorful salad packed with creamy avocado, sweet mango, peppery arugula, and crunchy toasted pine nuts—all tossed in a zesty, slightly sweet honey-lime vinaigrette.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh arugula
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced or cubed
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts, lightly toasted
  • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro or mint, for garnish (optional)
  • Honey-Lime Dressing:
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard (if using), salt, and pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, layer arugula, avocado, mango, and red onion (if using).
  4. Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the salad just before serving.
  5. Top with toasted pine nuts and garnish with cilantro or mint if desired.
  6. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Toss avocado in a bit of lime juice to prevent browning if prepping ahead.
  • Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan version.
  • Swap arugula with baby spinach or mixed greens for a milder flavor.
  • Try almonds or walnuts in place of pine nuts if preferred.
  • Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu to make it a complete meal.

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