Description

This vibrant recipe pairs smoky grilled avocado halves with a fresh, zesty mango salsa for a colorful summer dish. Ideal for barbecues, light lunches, or appetizers, it combines simple ingredients into a bright, flavorful experience.

Ingredients

Scale

3 ripe avocados halved and pitted

1 tablespoon olive oil

salt and black pepper to taste

1 teaspoon honey (optional)

2 ripe mangoes peeled and diced

1/2 small red onion finely chopped

1 small jalapeño seeded and minced

1 small red bell pepper chopped

juice of 1 lime

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

1/2 cup diced cucumber or tomato (optional)

cotija cheese for serving (optional)

chili flakes for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat around 400°F.

2. Brush the cut sides of the avocado halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

3. Place avocado halves cut side down on the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until grill marks appear.

4. Transfer the grilled avocados to a plate and squeeze lime juice over the cut sides.

5. In a mixing bowl combine diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and optional cucumber or tomato.

6. Let the salsa rest for 5 to 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

7. Spoon the mango salsa into each avocado half.

8. Optional topping ideas include crumbled cotija cheese and a sprinkle of chili flakes.

9. Serve immediately while the avocado is warm and the salsa is cool.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: appetizer
Method: grilling
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 avocado half
Calories: 220
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 150
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 12
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 12
Fiber: 7
Protein: 3
Cholesterol: 0

Keywords: grilled avocado, mango salsa, summer recipe, colorful appetizer, tropical salsa, bbq side, healthy snack, avocado recipes