Mango Cucumber Salad with Blueberries and Avocado – Fresh Summer in a Bowl!

Mango Cucumber Salad with Blueberries and Avocado is a vibrant, refreshing dish that tastes like sunshine! Sweet mango, crisp cucumber, juicy blueberries, and creamy avocado come together with a simple honey-lime dressing for the perfect summer side dish.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• A rainbow on your plate – The colors are absolutely gorgeous
• Sweet and savory balance – Perfect mix of flavors and textures
• No cooking required – Perfect for hot days
• Naturally healthy – Packed with vitamins and fiber
• Crowd-pleaser guaranteed – Everyone loves this salad

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Ingredients You’ll Need

1 medium ripe mango peeled and diced,

1 medium cucumber peeled and diced,

1/2 cup fresh blueberries, 1 ripe avocado peeled and diced,

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped.

For the Honey-Lime Dressing:

Why These Ingredients Work

This salad is all about contrast and balance. The sweet, juicy mango brings natural sugars and tropical flavor. The cucumber adds cool, crisp crunch that refreshes your palate.

Those little blueberries are like flavor bombs that burst with sweetness. And the avocado? It adds richness and healthy fats that make this salad actually filling.

The honey-lime dressing is intentionally simple because these ingredients are already so flavorful. The lime juice brightens everything and keeps that avocado from turning brown!

Essential Tools and Equipment

• Sharp knife – Essential for dicing that slippery mango
• Cutting board – A big one so juices don’t spill
• Large mixing bowl – For tossing everything together
• Small bowl or jar – For mixing the dressing
• Serving bowl – Something pretty to show off those colors

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prep Your Produce

Peel and dice the mango into bite-sized pieces. Peel and dice cucumber into similar-sized pieces. Rinse blueberries and pat dry. The avocado can wait until just before assembly.

Step 2: Make Your Dressing

In a small bowl or jar with lid, combine olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously until the honey is incorporated. Taste and adjust if needed.

Step 3: Gentle Assembly

Dice your avocado and add it to a large mixing bowl along with the mango, cucumber, and blueberries. Drizzle your dressing over everything and use a large spoon to gently fold the ingredients together. Be gentle – you don’t want to smash those delicate blueberries!

Step 4: Garnish and Serve

Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top. Serve immediately while everything is fresh and crisp, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

You Must Know

The secret to keeping this salad looking gorgeous is all in the timing with that avocado. If you’re making this more than 30 minutes ahead, leave the avocado out and add it just before serving.

The lime juice helps slow down browning, but it won’t stop it completely. Also, make sure your mango is ripe but still firm.

Personal Secret: I always buy my avocados a few days before I need them and let them ripen on my counter. A perfectly ripe avocado should yield to gentle pressure but not feel mushy!

Pro Tips & Cooking Hacks

• Choose the right mango – Look for mangoes that smell fragrant
• Keep it cold – Chill your serving bowl beforehand
• Use a melon baller – For fancier presentation
• Add protein – Grilled shrimp or chicken makes it a meal
• Make it ahead – Prep everything except avocado
• Try different citrus – Orange or grapefruit juice works too

Flavor Variations & Suggestions

Want to add some crunch? Toss in toasted pecans or sliced almonds. For a tropical twist, add chunks of fresh pineapple. In the fall, try diced apples or pears instead of mango.

You can even add crumbled feta or goat cheese for a savory element. Mint instead of cilantro gives it a cool, refreshing flavor.

Make-Ahead Options

While this salad is best enjoyed fresh, you can do some prep work ahead.

Dice the mango and cucumber up to 24 hours in advance and store separately in the fridge.

Make the dressing up to 3 days ahead. When ready to serve, just dice your avocado, combine everything, and toss with dressing.

What to Serve With Mango Cucumber Salad

This salad pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp.

Serve it with fish tacos for a fresh contrast. It’s wonderful at barbecues next to burgers.

I love it as part of a brunch spread. It even works as a light lunch all by itself!

Allergy Information

This salad is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and can easily be made vegan by using maple syrup instead of honey.

It contains no nuts unless you add them as a topping.

This is one of those rare recipes that works for almost every dietary restriction!

Storage & Reheating

This salad is best enjoyed within 2-3 hours of making it.

Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, but the avocado will brown and the cucumber will release water.

The flavor will still be good, just not as pretty. No reheating needed – serve cold!

FAQs

Can I use frozen mango?

Fresh mango is really best for this salad because you want that crisp texture. Frozen mango tends to be softer and wetter when thawed.

Why is my salad watery?

This happens when the ingredients release juices. Pat everything dry after washing, and don’t add the dressing until right before serving.

Is this salad filling enough for a meal?

On its own, it’s more of a substantial side dish. To make it a complete meal, add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for protein.

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