Vibrant Mango Salad
Juicy, sun-ripened mangoes meet a refreshing crunch in this vibrant mango salad, delivering pure tropical joy in every bite. The sweet, tart, and tangy medley of mango, cucumber, and chili, topped with aromatic herbs and a citrusy dressing, is like vacation in a bowl. It’s colorful, easy, healthy, and incredibly versatile.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe mangoes
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1 small red chili or jalapeño
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- Crushed peanuts for topping
Instructions
- Peel and slice the mangoes into thin strips or bite-sized cubes. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Julienne the carrots and thinly slice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion. Add to the bowl with the mango.
- Finely chop the cilantro, mint, and red chili or jalapeño. Add to the bowl and gently toss all ingredients together.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, and a pinch of salt to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the mango salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Let the salad rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, topped with crushed peanuts just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSodium: 210mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18g
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