Description
Refreshing arugula and mango salad brings Mediterranean charm to your plate with zesty flavors and crisp textures. Tangy feta cheese and peppery arugula dance alongside sweet mango chunks, creating a perfect balance you’ll crave for light, nutritious dining.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce:
- 5 ounces (141 grams) arugula
- 1 ripe mango, peeled, pit removed, and diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 avocado, peeled, cored, and diced
- ¼ cup (40 grams) thinly sliced red onions
Nuts:
- ⅓ cup (45 grams) toasted pine nuts
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, and honey in a medium bowl or mason jar until the mixture becomes smooth and emulsified, creating a vibrant citrus-infused dressing.
- Season the dressing with salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting the flavor profile to achieve a balanced and zesty combination.
- Place fresh arugula leaves in a large serving bowl, creating a verdant base for the salad.
- Carefully dice ripe mango into uniform cubes, ensuring each piece adds a sweet and juicy element to the dish.
- Cut creamy avocado into similar-sized pieces, gently folding them into the arugula to prevent bruising.
- Slice red onions paper-thin, distributing them delicately throughout the salad for a subtle, sharp bite.
- Gradually pour the prepared lime-honey dressing over the salad, using just enough to lightly coat the ingredients without overwhelming them.
- Gently toss the salad using soft, circular motions to ensure even distribution of dressing and prevent crushing the delicate ingredients.
- Sprinkle toasted pine nuts across the top, providing a crunchy texture and nutty undertone to the fresh, vibrant salad.
- Finish with a final light seasoning of salt and pepper, allowing each ingredient to shine in this refreshing dish.
Notes
- Pine nuts provide a delightful crunch and nutty undertone, transforming this simple salad into a restaurant-worthy dish.
- Each vibrant ingredient contributes a unique texture and taste, making every bite a delicious exploration of sweet, peppery, and tangy profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg