This colourful salad turns the idea of a bland, flat salad on its head. Rocket brings its peppery bite, balanced by the juicy sweetness of mango and the creaminess of avocado. A few walnuts and a little dried coconut add crunch, and a simple squeeze of lime or a dash of balsamic vinegar is all it takes to dress it. Enough to fall back in love with the everyday salad.
Rocket, mango, avocado and coconut salad
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Ingredients
- 90 g rocket
- 30 g mixed baby leaves
- 1/2 fresh mango, sliced
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- a handful of walnuts
- a handful of dried coconut
- fresh lime juice or balsamic vinegar, to dress
Method
- Arrange the rocket and baby leaves in the bottom of a salad bowl or on a plate.
- Scatter the mango and avocado slices over the top.
- Sprinkle with walnuts and dried coconut.
- Dress with a drizzle of lime juice, or a little balsamic vinegar for an oil-free version.
Tip
Swap the walnuts for macadamia nuts for a more melting texture that goes perfectly with the mango. Choose a mango that gives slightly under your finger and smells fragrant at the stem end: if it is too firm, it brings acidity but not the juiciness that makes this salad so appealing.
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FAQ: your questions about rocket and mango salad
What salad goes with mango?
Mango loves slightly bitter or peppery leaves that contrast with its sweetness: rocket, mesclun, baby spinach. It pairs well with avocado, cucumber, red onion and fresh herbs such as coriander or mint. As for dressing, a citrus fruit is often enough, with lime leading the way.
How do you eat raw rocket?
Rinse it, spin it dry gently and dress it at the last minute, as its delicate leaves wilt quickly under dressing. Its peppery flavour goes well with sweet fruit, nuts and plant-based cheeses. If you find it too strong, mix it half and half with a milder salad leaf.
How do you make a simple rocket salad?
Three elements are enough: rocket, something sweet or creamy (fruit, avocado) and something crunchy (nuts, seeds). Dress with a squeeze of citrus or a dash of balsamic vinegar and a pinch of salt. That is exactly the idea behind this recipe, which comes together in five minutes.
What dressing goes with rocket?
Balsamic vinegar is the classic partner: its sweetness rounds off the peppery bite of the leaves. A lemon and olive oil dressing works just as well, especially with fruit. Here, a simple squeeze of lime is enough: the mango and avocado already bring the richness an oil would provide.
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