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Mango Salad

Delicious Mango Salad with Zesty Lime for a Refreshing Bite

This refreshing Mango Salad is bursting with vibrant flavors and colors, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Ripe mangoes Look for fragrant, slightly soft mangoes for the best flavor.
  • 0.5 medium Red onion Substitute with green onions for a milder taste.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Consider Persian cucumbers for a sweeter flavor.
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper Green bell pepper can serve as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Grape tomatoes work well, too.
  • 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro Substitute with parsley for a different flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Fresh mint Omit if unavailable or substitute with basil.
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cup Fresh lime juice Lemon juice can be a substitute but will alter the flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Can be replaced with maple syrup for a vegan option.
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil Avocado oil is a great substitute.
  • to taste Salt Enhances all flavors.
  • to taste Black pepper Adjust based on your taste preference.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Platter
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and thinly slice two ripe mangoes until you have about 2 cups. Finely slice half of a red onion, dice one cucumber, and chop one red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Halve a cup of cherry tomatoes.
  2. Arrange all these colorful ingredients on a large platter.
Dressing
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine ¼ cup of fresh lime juice with 2 tablespoons of honey and gently whisk in 3 tablespoons of olive oil until the mixture emulsifies.
  2. Add a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a spacious mixing bowl, layer the prepared mango slices, red onion, cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and a handful of fresh cilantro and mint leaves.
  2. Toss the salad gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Dress the Salad
  1. Pour the zesty lime dressing over the salad mixture.
  2. Gently toss everything together until every ingredient is lightly coated with the dressing.
Chill and Serve
  1. Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Give the salad a final gentle toss and present it chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Mango salad should be served fresh to maintain flavor and texture. Dress just before serving to prevent sogginess.

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