Mango Cucumber Avocado Salad with Tropical Sesame Lime Dressing

This mango cucumber avocado salad is fresh, vibrant, and full of tropical flavor. Tossed with a vibrant sesame lime dressing, it’s a healthy vegan summer recipe you can enjoy at parties, picnics, and BBQs.

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • English cucumber
  • Ripe mango
  • Two ripe avocados
  • ½ c roasted salted cashews
  • ¼ c unsweetened shredded coconut

For the Dressing

  • Juice of a lime
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Pinch or more of cayenne

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and stir to mix.
  2. Cut the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and add it to the dressing.
  3. Peel the mango, cut the flesh from the pit, and cut the flesh into bite-sized pieces. Add it to the dressing.
  4. Mix the cucumber and mango into the dressing, making sure all of the pieces are lightly coated. Taste and adjust the salt and heat as desired.
  5. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and remove the skin. Cut the avocado into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Add the avocado to the rest of the salad, mixing gently so that the pieces stay intact.
  7. Transfer the salad to a serving dish, then top with cashews and coconut.