Mango Salad with Spinach and Blueberries
A bright, quick salad with baby spinach, ripe mango, blueberries, avocado, toasted almonds and a lime-honey vinaigrette. Ready in 15 minutes and perfect as a light lunch or colorful side.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 6 cups baby spinach or mixed baby greens
- 1 large ripe mango peeled and sliced into thin wedges
- 1 cup fresh blueberries rinsed and drained
- 1 ripe avocado diced
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup toasted sliced almonds or chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese, optional
- Fresh mint or basil leaves for garnish, optional
For the Lime-Honey Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice about 1 lime
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup for vegan
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden, about 2–3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl to cool.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl, or shake in a jar until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Place the baby spinach in a large mixing bowl. Add the sliced mango, blueberries, diced avocado, and sliced red onion.
- Drizzle about two-thirds of the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, taking care not to mash the avocado. Add more dressing as needed to lightly coat everything.
- Sprinkle the toasted almonds and crumbled feta over the top. Garnish with torn mint or basil if using. Serve immediately so the greens stay crisp and the mango shines.
Notes
- Choose a ripe but firm mango to avoid mushy slices; it should yield slightly to gentle pressure and smell sweet at the stem.
- Toast the nuts just before serving so they remain crisp.
- If making ahead, keep dressing and crunchy toppings separate and toss right before serving to avoid sogginess.
- For a vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup and omit the cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgSugar: 12g
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