Summer Mango Avocado And Feta Salad Recipes

CHERRY TOMATO, AVOCADO, MANGO, AND FETA SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of feta and salt and pepper. Set aside. Slice avocado into 1 inch cubes. Slice cherry tomatoes in half. Slice mango into 1 inch cubes Once again whisk the dressing and immediately add the avocado, cherry tomatoes and mango to dressing and toss together. Coarsely crumble the feta over the salad in large "crumbs" and serve.

SUMMER AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; cover and refrigerate 15-20 minutes. Add avocado; toss gently. Sprinkle with feta. Serve immediately.

AVOCADO AND MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, oil, sugar, mustard, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate dressing until ready to serve.
• Place avocados, mangoes, and lemon juice in a bowl. Mix gently until just combined.
• Place lettuce in a large bowl or platter. Add avocado-mango mixture, walnuts, bacon, and the dressing. Toss and serve.

CHICKEN, MANGO, AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine couscous, mint, and cilantro in a bowl. Pour in boiling water. Cover and let stand until couscous is soft, about 5 minutes.
• Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface; pound firmly with the smooth side of a meat mallet to 1-inch thickness. Season both sides with paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Slice chicken into strips.
• Combine green bell pepper and red bell pepper in the same skillet used to cook the chicken; cook and stir over high heat until blackened in spots, about 5 minutes.
• Spread couscous over the bottom a large serving plate. Top with chicken slices, pepper mixture, mango, avocado, watercress, feta cheese, and yogurt.

GRILLED MANGO & AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each mango. Standing mango upright, slice off a large section of flesh, cutting close to the pit. Rotate and repeat until all flesh is removed., Brush mangoes with canola oil; place on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk lime juice, olive oil, sesame seeds, salt and, if desired, cilantro and mint. Add mangoes, cucumbers and avocados; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

SUMMER MANGO-AVOCADO AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and cube/dice the fruit and veggies as indicated above. Toss together in a medium bowl with lime, olive oil and feta cheese. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Serve on a bed of greens, as a side salad or piled high on your grilled favorite. Substitute the lime juice with Balsalmic Vinegar for a more robust version -great with grilled steaks and burger or grilled tuna. Leave out the feta and throw in a handful of freshly chopped cilantro for a light and lively summer flavor with cod, halibut or salmon.