Summer Mango and Avocado Salad with Orange Ginger Dressing

PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES
SERVING SIZE: 2 LARGE PORTIONS -or- 4 SMALLER ONES (AS A SIDE DISH)

As it's getting warmer outside, I am craving lighter meals with a "fruity" summer twist.

I came up with this salad of mango, avocado, arugula and spinach mix, fresh cilantro, feta cheese and pistachios, garnished with an orange ginger dressing.

This salad contains all the things I love in one bowl! I usually don't use mango in a salad (mostly in desserts and smoothies), but this salad with its sweet and savory combination is a real winner. The dressing lends just the right finish.

The Grocery List

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 mango (peeled and cut into squares)
  • 1 avocado (peeled and cut into squares)
  • 2 Tbsp of pistachios
  • 1 cup of arugula leaves
  • 1 cup of fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup of feta cheese (crumbled)

Orange Ginger Dressing Ingredients

  • 3-4 Tbsp of fresh orange juice
  • 1/8 or more of tsp of black pepper
  • 1/8 of tsp of cardamom
  • 1 inch slice of ginger (finally grated)
  • 2 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil

Mixing the Salad

  1. In a salad bowl, combine spinach, arugula, mango, avocado and feta cubes, and set aside
  2. Add pistachios and cilantro in a salad bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, orange juice, ginger, black pepper and cardamom. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined. Taste the dressing for the flavor before serving.
  4. Pour the dressing over salad and gently toss together.
  5. Serve right away.
Enjoy!