Avocado Mango Broccoli Salad
Years ago, there was a dessert that I would occasionally treat myself to. It involved a brownie, a scoop of ice cream, a little cast iron skillet, hot fudge and a hot caramel sauce. The brownie and the caramel sauce were heated in the oven until sizzling. It was topped with the ice cream and hot fudge. What made this dessert so special was the combination of hot and cold, and the opposing textures of smooth and crunchy. Why is this being discussed before a recipe for a salad? Opposing textures apply to all food. They creates a more interesting mouth feel and are a simple way to add complexity. This quick and easy salad uses opposing textures and flavors. The result is divine.
As we hit the “dog days” of August, salad for dinner is an appetizing alternative to heavier meals. A dinner salad requires some substance. Avocados and mangoes are a great flavor combination but very similar in texture. By adding broccoli and a red onion, you introduce the crunch, and a big nutritional boost . Broccoli provides vitamin A, C, folic acid, and a healthy dose of calcium, magnesium and iron. Broccoli also contains Indoles, which can inactivate harmful estrogens that promote tumor growth, Sulforaphane, which stimulates cells to make cancer fighting enzymes, and beta carotene which is another known cancer fighter. Broccoli contains 26% protein and a healthy dose of calcium.
Avocado Mango Broccoli Salad
2 ripe Avocados
2 ripe Mangoes
2 – 3 C chopped Broccoli
1/2 C chopped Red Onion
3/4 C Raisins
Salt and Pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients. Chill and serve!
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Wow, great information on opposing textures applying to all food. I never really thought of it, but you are definitely correct as I remember some of my favorite dishes. Like this dish that my wife makes: The base is a blend of both quinoa, and cous, cous, this is topped with a blend of steamed; broccoli, and cauliflower, along with lima beans, and roma beans. I’m a sauce guy, so I like to add a sauce called “Soy Vey Very Very Teri” its an all natural sauce with sesame seeds. A must try I would say.
Anyway, thanks so much for what you are doing on this blog, and for raw cooking. It has been a pleasure finding you on twitter @Rawvelous. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for the great comment! BTW, my friend Joanna at Freshblessings.net is @rawvelous. I am under @SusanPowers and @Rawmazing. Glad you are enjoying!!!
As always your pics are incredible. Love the idea for this salad too. Never know what to do with broccoli. Must make this one.
Wow, this looks and sounds delicious! What a great way to eat broccoli!
This salad looks great! I see you don’t use any dressing. That is a hard thing for me to give up. I make my own out of olive oil, lemon juice, basil and a pinch of salt. But if you can do without it, that’s probably even better:-)
This salad definitely does not need any dressing! All of the flavors blend really well and there is enough moisture from the mango. I would be concerned that introducing olive oil, lemon and basil would completely mask the delicate flavors of this salad.
Oh yum! This looks and sounds amazing! I am definitely going to make it.
This salad sounds divine! Thank you for sharing ~ it has been bookmarked for one day very soon
Yum, broccoli & avocados are two of my favorite foods. I will have to try this with the mango, I’ve never had broccoli & mango together before. Sounds delicious!
Made this tonight and it was divine! Excellent combination of texture and flavors. I did a small splash of extra virgin olive oil and a few spritzes of Bragg’s Liquid Aminos. Was also thinking that if one didn’t have broccoli purple cabbage might be a decent substitue.
Thanks for the delicious recipe! I’ll be making it again soon!
This is lovely! I have a mango/avo salad to post soon, too! It’s a fave of mine.
This salad was awesome! I just loved the different textures and the flavors really blended well together, I will definitely make it again.
Can’t wait to try this. For laughs, I should take a picture of mine and compare it to yours. I’ve already commented on how intimidated your perfect slicing makes me.
I made this for a raw potluck. I was hesitant because of the broccoli mango combination. I did add an extra cup of processed mango to make it saucier. It was my first potluck and this was gone before all the other dishes. I didn’t even get seconds on it!
I’ve made this 3X in the past 2 weeks—always to rave reviews. It is so amazingly tasty! Doesn’t last long at our house.
FYI: This isn’t listed on your recipes page under “Salads”.
Made this yesterday and today.. delicious, i think i’m addicted!!
I have to tell you, this has become a staple at my house. I make it at least once a week. It’s a very satisfying meal and I love that I almost always have the ingredients on hand if I’m short on time!
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Hello Susan I’d like to tell you another great invention & now another favourite! I am making this dish once again… between this one & the Broccoli Stirfry I love my broccoli again, lol Not like when I was a kid, ewe, I’m not eating those green little trees, haha… THANK YOU for your rawmazing creations, you are truly gifted xx PS: have networked your website with all my facebook friends they should know this site is the best!! Best of success, always! Paula
I have posted pictures from your site that I have made & get a lot of great feedback!
PS: I know we have emailed via hotmail account and regarding me praising you and your creations I had worded the last sentence incorrectly, sorry to let you know I posted photos OF MY success to using your recipes, would NEVER infringe on your copyright ever & as for the link I had mentioned to you to get people learning about you, and to GET in touch with YOU regarding any recipes, I apologize if the comment isn’t straight forward. I only use these recipes for ME, to eat more healthy… thank YOU for inspiring me.