Description
A refreshing and healthy Avocado Mango Fruit Salad featuring a zesty honey-cinnamon yogurt dressing that perfectly complements the sweet fruits and crunchy vegetables. This vibrant salad combines creamy avocado, juicy mangoes, crisp apple, fresh carrots, and mixed salad greens, topped with scallions and walnuts for added texture and flavor. Ideal for a light lunch or a nutritious side dish.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1/4 cup Fat-Free Yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Salad
- 1 Avocado, cut into 1/2-inch dices
- 1 Apple, chopped
- 2 Mangoes, peeled and diced
- 3 Carrots, peeled and sliced
- 8 cups Salad Greens (mixed varieties)
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons Scallion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, fat-free yogurt, ground cinnamon, freshly squeezed orange juice, salt, and ground black pepper until smooth and well combined. This creamy and slightly sweet dressing will add a flavorful contrast to the fresh fruit and greens.
- Combine the salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced avocado, chopped apple, diced mangoes, sliced carrots, and salad greens. Gently toss the ingredients together with the prepared dressing, ensuring the fruits and vegetables are evenly coated without mashing the avocado.
- Add toppings and serve: Sprinkle thinly sliced scallions and chopped walnuts on top of the dressed salad for a crunchy finish. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and texture of this delightful fruit salad.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm mangoes and avocado to avoid mushy textures.
- For extra citrus flavor, zest a little orange peel into the dressing.
- Walnuts can be lightly toasted for an enhanced nutty flavor.
- This salad is best served fresh to prevent the avocado from browning.
- Can be adapted to vegan by substituting yogurt with a plant-based alternative and using maple syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Avocado Mango Fruit Salad, Healthy Salad, Fresh Fruit Salad, Low Fat Salad, Yogurt Dressing, Nutritious Salad
