Mango Avocado Stack with Pesto is fresh, sweet, creamy and slightly spicy -- all at once! It's essentially a mango avocado salad built into a beautiful stack, and the combination of flavors and textures are out of this world.
Layering a few beautiful colors, textures and flavors into a gorgeous stack makes for a gorgeous and elegant first course.
With your favorite pesto -- or mine: Lemon Verbena-Basil -- between each layer of fruit, every bite is bite is filled with sparkling fresh flavors and contrasting textures.
Add lettuce, cut the mangoes and avocados into bite-sized pieces, and it's becomes a more casual mango avocado salad with pesto dressing.
While it looks a bit fancy, this comes together easily, with just a few simple ingredients.
What are the stacks made of?
- mango
- avocado
- pesto
(See recipe card below for quantities.)
You can also use any mangoes you like, depending on the season. This recipe is made with large, Keitt mangoes.
What are Keitt Mangoes?
My friends at Melissa's Produce sent me a couple of Keitt mangoes for recipe testing and I was blown away.
- Keitt mangoes weigh in at almost two pounds each! That's almost two pounds of absolute heaven.
- Keitt mangoes are much less fibrous than most varieties, resulting in a super smooth texture.
- They're also left on the tree longer than most before they're picked, which makes them unbelievably sweet.
Can you believe how amazing that looks!? No filter, my friends! This is pure natural beauty.
Serving Suggestions
- Oozing with scrumptious fresh flavors, Mango Avocado Stacks would be perfect for a spring or summer luncheon, as a main course.
- You could wow guests with them for brunch, along side a salad or even French toast!
- They would also make for a stunning appetizer to a multiple course dinner.
You can order Keitt mangoes here, or ask the produce manager at your market about them. And you can make this recipe with any mango variety you love!
Mango Pesto Avocado Stack Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large mango
- 1 large avocado
- 4 teaspoons Basil-Lemon Verbena Pesto - click here for the recipe (or any other pesto you love)
Instructions
- Prep avocado and mango. Slice the mango and avocado into thin slices, about ¼ inch. Here's How to Cut a Mango and here's How to Cut an Avocado.
- Assemble. Spread about ½ teaspoon of the pesto on two serving plates. Then alternating the mango and avocado, layer the slices between the two plates, spreading about ½ teaspoon of the pesto on every slice except the top.
- Garnish and serve. Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil or lemon verbena. Serve!
Silvia
I love this idea of stacking ingredients together. This one is ultra-chic! What a great way to also get the kids involved.
valentina
Thank you, Silvia!
Emily
Oh yum. I love lemon verbena. Can't wait to try this as soon as my mangoes are ripe enough. I don't have the same kind you used, but I think it will still be good.
valentina
Any variety of avocado will work. Enjoy and thank you!
Noel Lizotte
Kids will say what's on their minds ... no matter how old they are. Mine are 25 &30 - and they still say things like this to me.
sigh. The joys of motherhood make it worthwhile.
PS - I happen to agree that this dish looks amazing! And the pesto with the mango - now there's a genius idea!
valentina
Thank you so much, Noel. Yes, finding the older the kids get, the more they say what's on their mind. 🙂 Thanks for your kind words about the recipe. ~Valentina
Julie Carlyle
Mango and Avo!! Say no more 🙂
This is such a delicious recipe with a perfect combination of flavours.
Thanks for sharing
Julie
valentina
Thanks so much, Julie! Hope you love it!
Dannii
What a colourful recipe. I love mango and avocado together too!
valentina
Thank you! Enjoy!
Colleen
A beautiful dish. We love mango, and this and sounds absolutely fresh and delicious! Can't wait to try this!
valentina
Thanks, Colleen. I hope you do! 🙂
Catherine Brown
Wow, this is SUPER creative! I don't think I've seen mangos that huge! Definitely want to make this though!
valentina
Thanks Catherine. I hope you come across them. So yummy! 🙂
Danielle
These look like amazing mangoes! I love the way you've showcased them here.
valentina
Thank you, Danielle! They truly are delicious!
SHANIKA
Wow, I've never seen a Mango Avocado Pesto Stack, but this sounds really good.
valentina
Oh, it is! 😀 Thanks, and I hope you try it.
Sandhya Hariharan
I really have to try this !! All my favourite things are stacked up .
valentina
Thanks! Me too -- I just love avocado and mango -- especially all in one meal. 🙂