Description
A vibrant and refreshing Mango Salad that combines ripe mangoes with crisp veggies, herbs, and a sweet, spicy dressing for a crunchy, satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 piece crisp cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 piece red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 piece small red onion, very thin slices (optional) (Soak in cold water if too sharp.)
- 1 bunch fresh herbs (cilantro or mint, or both) (Chop just before mixing.)
- to taste crunch (roasted peanuts, cashews, or toasted sesame seeds) (Add right before serving.)
- to taste heat (jalapeno, Thai chili, or chili flakes)
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
- 1-2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (or sesame oil for flavor) (Use less if using sesame oil.)
- 1 clove small garlic, grated or minced
- to taste chili (fresh chili, chili flakes, or chili paste)
Instructions
Preparation
- Prep the mangoes by slicing the cheeks off, scoring the flesh, and scooping or peeling and slicing.
- Slice the cucumber and bell pepper thinly.
- Soak the onion in cold water if too sharp, then drain.
- Chop herbs right before mixing to keep them fresh.
- Toss the salad with the dressing and finish with crunchy toppings before serving.
Dressing Preparation
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, honey, oil, garlic, and chili until balanced.
Notes
Best served immediately; store leftover dressing separately to keep the salad crisp. Enjoy pairing this salad with grilled meals or tacos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Cuisine: asian, Tropical