This mango avocado salad pairs sweet, ripe mango with creamy avocado in a spicy-sweet Tajin honey lime dressing. The crispy tortilla strips on top are the part people ask about. Serve it alongside tacos or grilled fish. You'll want to make a double batch.
Add the salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine.
2 ripe mango, 1 avocado, 3 Tablespoons finely chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1/2 jalapeño, 1 red bell pepper, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients until combined and smooth.
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 Tablespoons lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon Tajin, 1 clove garlic, 1 Tablespoon honey, Kosher salt to taste
Make the crispy tortilla strips if using. stack them with a knife. Cover the bottom of a skillet with a high-heat cooking oil, like avocado oil, and cook over medium-high heat. Once it’s hot and shimmering, drop the tortilla strips in and cook, stirring ocassionally, until they’re deeply golden, Transfer to a paper towel and sprinkle with sea salt.
10 corn tortillas, Avocado oil
Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Top with crunchy tortilla strips and more fresh cilantro.
Notes
Tajin substitute: 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 tsp paprika: 1 tsp lime zest, 1/2 tsp salt