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For some reason when the weather is warm and the sun is brightly shining, I crave fresh fruits and veggies.... to me that equates to anything with mango or a perfectly ripe avocado.

The other day I found a recipe inspiration for a mango/avocado salad. I put my own spin on it and it turned out super deelish! Here are the deets (aka details):

Dressing:
1/4 cup orange vinegar (Trader Joe's has an excellent selection of flavored vinegars)
1/2 cup EVOO (always 2 to 1 with vinegars and oil)
2 tsp of chili powder
1 tsp dried red chili flakes
1 chopped garlic clove
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbls fresh chopped cilantro (or 1 tsp dried)
dash of habanero sauce or tabasco sauce
s & p to taste

Whisk this all together in the bottom of the bowl you are going to toss the salad in.

Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados, sliced
1 ripe mango, chopped
sliced grilled chicken or steak
1 sliced vine tomato
4-6 cups chopped romaine lettuce

Place lettuce on top of the dressing and toss. Then layor other ingredients on top and serve.

Serve with a side of your favorite tortilla chips and a margarita!