Low Calorie Mango Summer Salad for Weight Loss

Healthy Mango Salad Recipe

This Low Calorie Mango Salad for Weight Loss is the best summer salad recipe! It’s just 276 calories for 2 cups and is packed with flavor and healthy ingredients.

The fruity summer salad with blue cheese, pecans, avocado, mango and pomegranate seeds is quick to make (just 10 minutes) and bright and fresh. Best of all, it boosts weight loss and keeps you full and satisfied!

Healthy Mango Salad Recipe

It’s perfectly balanced thanks to the crunch of the pecans, and the creamy (healthy) fat of the avocados. And you can omit the blue cheese if you want to make a vegan salad… Or substitute it for your favorite vegan cheese.

This healthy mango salad recipe is just 276 calories, and is packed with flavor!

Low Calorie Mango Summer Salad for Weight Loss

Ingredients for Healthy Mango Summer Salad

This yummy mango salad with avocado only requires a few ingredients.

I have supplied you with a fruity vinaigrette to dress the summer salad with pomegranate seeds. But you can use your favorite, or store-bought instead.

Just in case you want to purchase a dressing, I have included a few healthy (and yummy) salad dressings for summer salad ideas.

Optional Store-Bought Salad Dressings:

Special Note: I have supplied you with a low calorie homemade summer salad dressing… these are just optional.

Healthy Mango Salad Recipe

Shopping List for Easy Summer Salad:

Mango Avocado Salad:

  • Arugula
  • Avocado 
  • Mango 
  • Pecans
  • Blue cheese
  • Pomegranate seeds

Dressing for Mango Salad:

  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Dijon mustard
  • Salt
  • Pomegranate juice
  • Extra-virgin olive oil

How to Make Healthy Summer Salad Recipes

Making this summer salad healthy was easy, with healthy ingredients. But keeping the salad crisp was another thing.

With this salad, if we add all the ingredients to a bowl and toss, it will fall apart… so be sure to read the directions so that doesn’t happen!

How to Make Healthy Summer Salads:

  1. In a small bowl or jar combine the balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, pomegranate juice, and olive oil.
  2. Whisk well, or if using a jar, seal and shake well.
  3. Add the arugula to a large bowl, drizzle over 1/2 of the dressing.
  4. Toss to coat with salad dressing, then divide the arugula between 4 plates or bowls.
  5. Top each salad with avocado, mango, pecans, blue cheese, and pomegranate seeds.
  6. Drizzle over the remaining dressing and serve.

Special Note: If you add everything to the big bowl and toss, the cheese and avocados will fall apart, and the mango will get mushy. I tested several ways, and this yielded the best texture.

Low Calorie Mango Summer Salad for Weight Loss

At just 276 calories for 2 cups, this summer salad recipe is filling and delicious. If you want to boost protein, check out the notes in the “Special Tip” below.

Healthy Mango Salad Recipe

Low Calorie Mango Summer Salad

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This summer salad with fruit is just 276 calories, and takes just 10 minutes to make!
With bright flavors like mango, pomegranate, and blue cheese. Then topped with some healthy fat (avocado) and crunch (pecans)… this really is the best summer salad!
Special Tip: Make this a large meal by doubling the serving size, or by adding some grilled shrimp or shredded chicken to the salad.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 276 kcal

Ingredients
  

Mango Avocado Salad:

Dressing for Mango Salad:

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl or jar combine the balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, pomegranate juice, and olive oil.
  • Whisk well, or if using a jar, seal and shake well.
  • Add the arugula to a large bowl, drizzle over 1/2 of the dressing.
  • Toss to coat with salad dressing, then divide the arugula between 4 plates or bowls.
  • Top each salad with avocado, mango, pecans, blue cheese, and pomegranate seeds.
  • Drizzle over the remaining dressing and serve.
  • Special Note: If you add everything to the big bowl and toss, the cheese and avocados will fall apart, and the mango will get mushy. We tested several ways, and this yielded the best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 22.7gProtein: 4.8gFat: 20.3gSaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 433mgPotassium: 555mgFiber: 5.8gSugar: 15.3gCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
Keyword avocado, mango, Salad, summer
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Nutrition and Calories in Mango Avocado Salad

Sugar and carbs are bound to happen in a mango salad… so if you’re looking for low sugar, low carb salads, check out our Low Carb Salads.

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FAQ – Summer Salad Q&A

What is mango salad made of?

Mango Avocado Salad:
1. Arugula
2. Avocado 
3. Mango 
4. Pecans
5. Blue cheese
6. Pomegranate seeds
See the full recipe including the low calorie dressing in this Summer Mango Salad Recipe!

What is the secret to making a good salad?

How to Make a Perfect Salad:
1. Pick (or make) a great dressing
2. Add some healthy fat (cheese, avocado)
3. Don’t forget to add crunch (nuts, seeds, croutons)
4. Add the dressing last- to avoid mushiness
Try this Perfect Summer Salad Recipe with mango, avocado, pecans, and a pomegranate dressing!

How do you make a delicious avocado salad?

When you make an avocado salad, make sure to add lots of flavor, and lots of crunch! This Avocado Salad with Pecans and Pomegranate Seeds is the perfect avocado salad for summer!

What cheese goes well with mango?

Goat cheese, blue cheese, and feta all go great with mangos. This Blue Cheese Mango Salad Recipe is healthy and delicious, and comes with a fantastic quick dressing too!

Will avocado turn brown in a salad?

Avocado may brown in a salad, it’s just oxidation (like when an apple turns brown after cutting) it’s ok to eat, but you can avoid it!
1. Wait until just before serving to cut the avocado
2. Toss the avocado slices/cubes in citrus (lime, lemon) juice to stop it form browning
Try this Mango Avocado Salad Recipe!

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