Grilled Avocados with Mango Salsa
Enjoy Grilled Avocados With Mango Salsa when you're dining al fresco, lightly seasoned avocados are grilled to perfection and topped with a homemade lime-kissed mango salsa.
Servings: 4
Calories: 239kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen mango
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, grape, cherry or plum tomatoes
- 2 Tablespoons minced red onion
- 1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 2 avocados, halved lengthwise and pitted
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- In bowl combine mango, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, 1 tsp. olive oil, lime zest, lime juice and 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; reserve.
- Preheat grill for direct heat grilling.
- Brush insides of avocados with remaining 3 tsp. olive oil. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, garlic powder and chili powder. Grill until just heated and grill marks appear, 4-5 minutes.
- Arrange avocado halves on serving dish. Top with reserved mango salsa.
Notes
Makes 4 servings.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Firm avocados work best when grilling avocados
- Substitute peaches for the mango
- Add chopped pineapple to the salsa
- Substitute scallions for the red onion
- Make the salsa with your favorite type of tomato, plum, vine-ripened, grape or cherry tomatoes
Nutrition
Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 613mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 719IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg