Salads are a true delight, especially when prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients. This Mango, Avocado, and Arugula Salad combines the sweetness of mango, the creaminess of avocado, and the tangy freshness of arugula with the nutty flavor of toasted pine nuts and mild buffalo mozzarella. This arugula salad recipe is not only a feast for the taste buds, but also a real eye-catcher on any table. Perfect as a light lunch or as a side dish to a main course, this salad will delight gourmets and home cooks alike.
Originally inspired by Mediterranean and tropical flavors, this fruity arugula salad brings a breath of fresh air to your kitchen and is ideal for warm days or as a light snack.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 200 g arugula
- 2 mangoes
- 2 avocados
- 200 g buffalo mozzarella
- 4 tsp pine nuts
For the dressing:
- 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic bianco
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- Salt
- Pepper
preparation
Step 1: Prepare ingredients
- Wash the arugula thoroughly and spin dry. Here's how to prepare the arugula salad step by step.
- Peel mangoes and cut into slices
- Halve the avocados, remove the pit, peel and cut into cubes.
- Tear or cut the buffalo mozzarella into small pieces. The buffalo mozzarella adds a mild flavor to the salad.
- Roast pine nuts in a pan without fat over medium heat until golden brown.
Step 2: Prepare the dressing
- Squeeze half an orange and pour the juice into a small bowl.
- Add olive oil, balsamic bianco and maple syrup and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3: Arrange the salad
- Place arugula, mango slices, avocado cubes, and buffalo mozzarella in a large bowl. This is how to prepare the arugula salad with mango and avocado.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix everything well. This creates a mango and avocado salad with arugula that will delight all the senses.
- Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts on top.
Tips & Variations
- Nutty extra kick: Complement the salad with chopped walnuts or almonds for an extra crunch.
- Fruity alternative: Replace the mango with papaya or peaches for an interesting variation and create a new **fruity salad with arugula.
- Cheese variation: Try feta or goat cheese to vary the taste.
Serving suggestion
Serve the mango, avocado, and arugula salad in the elegant "Misty Cliff" bowls from Springlane. The dark gray stoneware bowls perfectly showcase the salad's vibrant colors and ensure an appealing presentation. The arugula salad with mango and buffalo mozzarella adds a special touch to your table. A refreshing glass of iced tea complements the salad's fruity flavors.
Conclusion
The mango, avocado, and arugula salad is a refreshing and delicious dish that's perfect as a light snack or side dish. The harmonious combination of sweet mango, creamy avocado, and tangy arugula is perfectly complemented by toasted pine nuts and mild buffalo mozzarella. Using a Springlane cast iron pan for toasting the pine nuts is especially practical, as it ensures even roasting and brings out the flavor to its fullest.Combining arugula with buffalo mozzarella and mango with avocado creates an irresistible flavor. Preparing arugula salad with fruity ingredients is not only easy but also incredibly delicious.
Try this recipe and let yourself be enchanted by the fresh flavors.
Have fun cooking and enjoying!
