Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring ripe mango, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian version)
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
- 1 small chili (optional)
- Crushed peanuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Begin by peeling and slicing the ripe mango into thin strips. Next, dice your cucumbers and bell peppers, and thinly slice the red onion. Chop the fresh herbs and set them aside.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lime juice, fish sauce, sugar or honey, and chili if using. Taste the dressing and adjust it according to your preference.
- Combine Everything: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mango, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and herbs. Drizzle the dressing over the top and gently toss to combine.
- Chill and Serve: Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Garnish: Just before serving, sprinkle with additional herbs and crushed peanuts if desired.
Notes
Use ripe mangoes for the best flavor. Adjust dressing to taste, adding more lime or sweetness as preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mango salad, Thai salad, refreshing salad, healthy recipes, summer dishes