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Home » Recipes » Fresh Mango Salad recipe with Blueberries

Fresh Mango Salad recipe with Blueberries

February 26, 2016 Updated: October 23, 2020 By Julie Menghini 57 Comments

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Two photos of a Mango Blueberry Salad on a white plate.

This Mango Salad with Blueberries is perfect for a summer picnic or with a bowl of soup on a cold winter day. It’s fresh and naturally sweet with a delectable crunch.

A white plate filled with a salad containing cubed mango, blueberries, and fennel and garnished with fennel fronds

This Mango Salad tastes fresh and delicious regardless of when you put it together.

It’s simple to put together and has a natural sweetness from the fruit and a delicious crunch from the fennel.

Mangos are an ingredient that is available all year round, and they go with so many things.

If I lived in an area that was warm all year round, I would have a mango tree and an avocado tree.

A white plate filled with a salad containing cubed mango, blueberries, and fennel and garnished with fennel fronds

Oh, and I have to have a lime tree for the margaritas too.

The first time that I tried mangos it was love at first bite. My son has a mango tree in his yard and when he moved there it was overgrown and he contemplated removing it. I threatened him with a time out.

The tree stands and is just waiting for me to visit.

A white plate filled with a salad containing cubed mango, blueberries, and fennel and garnished with fennel fronds

The beautiful colors in this salad are a feast for the eyes, and it can be made ahead of time.

The colors stay vibrant and the fennel retains its crunch even after a couple of days in the refrigerator.

How to pick the perfect mango

When picking a mango, you can’t go by color. Mangos are ready to be used when they are slightly softened when squeezed.

You can find out more about mangos and recipes that use them from the National Mango Board.

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Top down view of cut up mangos and blueberries on a white plate garnished with fennel fronds.

Mango Blueberry Salad Ingredients

  • Mango – We used fresh mangos.
  • Fennel – Provides a delicious crunch and a mild black licorice flavor. You can substitute with jicama or cucumber too.
  • Blueberries – What a beautiful color contrast. You can substitute with any berry or combination of berries.

Lemon Honey Vinaigrette Ingredients

This vinaigrette adds a nice sweet citrusy flavor to this salad. It makes more than what you will need. Refrigerate leftovers and drizzle it over a fresh green salad.

  • Canola – Any neutral oil works including grapeseed, walnut oil, or vegetable oil.
  • Lemon juice – We used fresh lemon. You could also use an orange or lime.
  • Honey – We use local organic honey. Honey acts as an emulsifier and adds a sweet smooth flavor.
  • Dijon Mustard – Mustard acts as an emulsifier and adds a nice contrast of flavor. Dijon has a mild soft flavor so it doesn’t take over.
  • Poppyseeds – I like the flavor of poppy seeds. You can leave them out or substitute with sesame seeds.
  • Salt and Pepper
A white plate filled with a salad containing cubed mango, blueberries, and fennel and garnished with fennel fronds

If you like this salad recipe, here are a few more you may enjoy

  • Rhubarb Sauce
  • Clementine Salad
  • Mardi Gras Fruit Salad
  • Orange Salad
  • Fruit Cocktail Salad

How to serve this Fresh Mango Salad

One of the things that we love about this salad is that you can prepare it ahead of time. It will stay bright and beautiful.

We recommend dressing the salad before serving to keep it crisp.

You can mix all of the ingredients and put it in a beautiful serving bowl or you can individually plate this salad and just cover them with plastic wrap until you’re ready to set the table.

Our Mango Salad makes a great side dish to these amazing recipes

  • Crockpot Chipotle Chicken Tacos
  • Prime Rib Sandwich
  • Lamb Pho
  • Sheet Pan Shrimp & Vegetables

The only kitchen equipment we used to make this salad was my favorite knife and a cutting board.

I would love it if you enjoy this recipe that you will leave me a comment and rate the recipe with 5 stars!  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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5 from 7 votes

Mango Salad Recipe with Blueberries

This Mango Salad with Blueberries is perfect for a summer picnic or with a bowl of soup on a cold winter day. It's fresh, naturally sweet with a delectable crunch.
Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Servings 6
Author Hostess At Heart

Ingredients

Salad

  • 2 mango peeled and diced
  • 1 fennel bulb sliced thin and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon fennel fronds

Lemon Honey Vinaigrette (I didn’t use all of it on this salad)

  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • pinch ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all salad ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
  • Prepare vinaigrette by combining all ingredients in a jar or shaker.
  • Pour vinaigrette over salad until lightly covered. Mix to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Notes

Jicama or cucumbers can be used in the place of fennel.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 667IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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Comments

  1. JOSIE ANN Kenkel says

    October 28, 2020 at 10:46 am

    Made this for brunch this past weekend and EVERYONE asked for the recipe! Top notch!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 28, 2020 at 5:27 pm

      Thank you, Josie!

      Reply
  2. Deb Clark says

    October 25, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    BIG fan of mango, so I was super excited to try this recipe. It was delicious, added some bright flavor to our meal!!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 27, 2020 at 1:02 pm

      Thank you, Deb!

      Reply
  3. Jennifer Stewart says

    October 25, 2020 at 9:21 am

    I used to love eating mangoes at my Ma’s house, she had a tree in the backyard but I never envisioned how great they would taste with blueberries until now! YUM!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 27, 2020 at 1:02 pm

      Thank you, Jennifer! We love that combination too!

      Reply
  4. Debi says

    October 25, 2020 at 8:25 am

    I have a fennel plant growing in my garden. The fennel adds such a unique flavor to this salad. And it’s a great way to use up some of that fennel! Thanks for the great recipe.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 27, 2020 at 1:01 pm

      I’ve never grown Fennel! Thanks Debi!

      Reply
  5. Joy | Yummy Seconds says

    March 6, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    What a tasty and delicious looking salad. I like the combination of mango & blueberries.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      March 6, 2016 at 2:53 pm

      Thank you! I love the colors when everything else seems brown or grey. I hope you are enjoying your weekend and thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  6. Ivette says

    March 6, 2016 at 9:50 am

    Such a wonderful color! I love it and looks very refreshing as well 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      March 6, 2016 at 10:34 am

      Thank you Ivette! It makes me hope for spring!

      Reply
  7. Shari Kelley says

    March 1, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    What a yummy salad, Julie! Mangoes and blueberries are 2 of my very favorite fruits so I know I would love this. I love fennel too, but would never have thought to put them together. I bet it is wonderful, though. The vinaigrette sounds good as well. I am going to have to try this!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:55 pm

      Thank you Shari! Do you have any trees on your property? My Aunt lived in Scottsdale and had the best grapefruit and peaches!

      Reply
  8. Lynz Real Cooking says

    February 28, 2016 at 7:31 pm

    another beautiful salad you are giving to us, yumm!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 28, 2016 at 9:47 pm

      Thank you Lynz! Hope you are doing marvelous!

      Reply
  9. chitra says

    February 28, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    Oh wow what a delightful combo of fruits and flavors in there…Fabulous.. 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 28, 2016 at 6:47 pm

      Thank you Chitra! Simple and easy too! Enjoy your evening.

      Reply
  10. Daniela Apostol says

    February 28, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    Healthy and delicious!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 28, 2016 at 6:47 pm

      Thank you Daniela!

      Reply
  11. petra08 says

    February 28, 2016 at 3:58 pm

    What an interesting combination! It looks delicious 🙂 I would absolutely have an avocado tree, absolutely a lemon tree and a lime tree just seems inspired 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 28, 2016 at 6:48 pm

      Thank you Petra! I think us foodies all want our own orchards!

      Reply
  12. Jenny says

    February 28, 2016 at 8:32 am

    This salad looks like a breath of fresh air in the winter! Mangoes have been on sale at the grocery store lately, so I will definitely keep this mind! The flavor combination sounds great!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 28, 2016 at 1:10 pm

      Thank you so much Jenny. We enjoyed this salad and I hope you will too! Enjoy your weekend!

      Reply
  13. Freda says

    February 28, 2016 at 2:17 am

    Such a gorgeous salad, Julie ! Simple & fresh ingredients and full of flavors 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 28, 2016 at 1:10 pm

      Thank you so much Freda! I hope you are having a wonderful day!

      Reply
  14. NancyC says

    February 27, 2016 at 10:53 pm

    What a great healthy fruit salad! I love this mango and blueberry combination!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 28, 2016 at 1:11 pm

      Thank you Nancy!

      Reply
  15. tentimestea says

    February 27, 2016 at 6:54 pm

    This sounds so refreshing and delicious Julie! I’ve never thought of putting a vinaigrette on a fruit salad. I don’t know what could beat the lemon, the bit of sweetness and the bit of salt combined with the fennel. I would want a mango tree and a lemon tree. And while I’m at it, maybe a whole orchard of other trees as well!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 28, 2016 at 1:12 pm

      Thank you! I would love a lemon tree too. We aren’t asking for too much are we?

      Reply
  16. Zeba Durrani says

    February 27, 2016 at 11:22 am

    I love mangoes and always have fennel on hand for my morning smoothie. Julie, you have put it all together in such and elegant presentation. It will be on my list to do for this weekend 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 27, 2016 at 4:06 pm

      Thank you Zeba! I never thought to put fennel in a smoothie! Brilliant!! If you try this, please let me know what you think.

      Reply
  17. Kaila (GF Life 24/7) says

    February 27, 2016 at 3:13 am

    Ah! This looks amazing! I’ve been enjoying lots of mangoes lately, so I’ll definitely need to mix up my daily salads to make something this refreshing. Happy FF, and have a fabulous weekend!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 27, 2016 at 10:22 am

      Thank you Kaila! I hope you have a fabulous weekend too!

      Reply
  18. Donna says

    February 26, 2016 at 8:12 pm

    Wonderful refreshing salad Julie. Just coming back from Maui, I can say I has quite a few fruit salads made with mango.This is one to make at home. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 26, 2016 at 9:56 pm

      Oh what a wonderful trip Donna! I hope to see pictures soon.

      Reply
  19. Jeff the Chef says

    February 26, 2016 at 7:51 pm

    What a beautiful salad. I’ve never had that particular combination. Nice!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 26, 2016 at 9:57 pm

      Thank you Chef Jeff! I appreciate you stopping by!

      Reply
  20. apuginthekitchen says

    February 26, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    Thats a beautiful salad Julie, I too love mangos, I think I would have amango, papaya and lime tree’s if I lived in a warmer climate. Your salad is just perfect, sweet and crunchy and tangy,

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 26, 2016 at 9:57 pm

      Thank you Suzanne! I really appreciate your co-hosting this weekend and hope your having a great time.

      Reply
  21. cookingwithauntjuju.com says

    February 26, 2016 at 5:39 pm

    Fennel is an interesting addition to your salad. I love all three ingredients so I know I would enjoy this combination of flavors 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 26, 2016 at 6:28 pm

      Thank you Judi!

      Reply
  22. Anna says

    February 26, 2016 at 4:32 pm

    This sounds so delicious and refreshing! Ahh, I completely agree — I would love to have an avacado, mango and lemon tree!! SO glad your son kept his mango tree!! 😉

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 26, 2016 at 4:52 pm

      Thank you Anna! I would have one heck of a yard if I could grow everything that I wanted. I’d have a chicken coop too!

      Reply
  23. Celebrating Sunshine says

    February 26, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    The colors are gorgeous – a real feast for the eyes! Great shots, Julie!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 26, 2016 at 4:30 pm

      Thank you Ana! Are you a mango eater?

      Reply
  24. Loretta says

    February 26, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    I grew up eating mangoes Julie, and will have to say it is probably my most favorite fruit. Your fruit salad ticks all the boxes for me, love the crunch of the fennel, so catchy too with those gorgeous colors. Roll on summer, can’t wait for the supply of mangoes then.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 26, 2016 at 4:23 pm

      Thank you Loretta! I think mangos have to be at the top of my list too, and another would be the fresh summer strawberries. I am really getting spring fever but I’m really jumping the gun. We had snow this week and today is almost 50. Have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  25. Sarah says

    February 26, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    Such a gorgeous salad! Sounds like a wonderful combination of ingredients. It’s on my list!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 26, 2016 at 4:24 pm

      Thank you Sarah! I just love colorful food this time of year because it helps me pretend that spring is right around the order. LOL!

      Reply
  26. Quinn Caudill says

    February 26, 2016 at 11:02 am

    Beautiful salad Julie. This would be perfect for Easter.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 26, 2016 at 4:27 pm

      Thank you Quinn! It just might make an appearance! Do you cook? I always get the task, but I don’t mind Easter because it always seems like a spring holiday.

      Reply
  27. Nancy says

    February 26, 2016 at 9:59 am

    I second Sonal’s comment! 😀 Love the colors…

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 26, 2016 at 4:29 pm

      Thanks Nancy! I really appreciate your support! You’re such a great girl.

      Reply
  28. simplyvegetarian777 says

    February 26, 2016 at 9:52 am

    What a gorgeous and elegant looking salad Julie! Love all the ingredients there!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 26, 2016 at 4:28 pm

      Thank you Sonal! The colors make me wish for summer.

      Reply

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