Here’s a refreshing Mango Salad recipe that’s perfect for a light and flavorful meal:
Ingredients
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 small red chili, finely chopped (optional, for heat)
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegetarian option)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Peel and dice the mangoes.
- Dice the red bell pepper and cucumber.
- Thinly slice the red onion.
- Chop the fresh cilantro and mint leaves.
- Finely chop the red chili, if using.
- Chop the roasted peanuts, if using.
- Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce (or soy sauce), honey (or maple syrup), and sesame oil until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the diced mangoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, mint leaves, and red chili.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve:
- Sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts over the top, if using.
- Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Enjoy your refreshing Mango Salad!
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