GRILLED MANGO & AVOCADO SALAD

Grilled Mango & Avocado Salad image

Its so light, delicious, easy to make, and not to mention healthy! Mango and Avocado is simply the best combination you could ever make. A big hit with all my family and friends! -Amy Liesemeyer, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 medium firm mangoes, peeled
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, optional
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint, optional
2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and coarsely chopped

Steps:

Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each mango. Standing mango upright, slice off a large section of flesh, cutting close to the pit. Rotate and repeat until all flesh is removed., Brush mangoes with canola oil; place on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk lime juice, olive oil, sesame seeds, salt and, if desired, cilantro and mint. Add mangoes, cucumbers and avocados; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges