Fresh Mango Avocado Salad for a Light Lunch
Mango Salad is a fresh and colorful dish featuring ripe mango, crisp vegetables, herbs, and a tangy lime dressing topped with roasted nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 ripe but firm mangoes, sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup julienned carrots
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon honey or sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce
1 small chili, finely minced
1/4 cup roasted peanuts or cashews
Instructions
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Peel and slice mangoes into thin strips.
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Combine mango, bell pepper, carrots, cucumber, and red onion in a bowl.
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Whisk lime juice, honey, fish sauce or soy sauce, and chili in a small bowl.
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Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
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Add cilantro and mint and toss lightly again.
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Sprinkle roasted nuts on top before serving.
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Let rest for 10 minutes and serve fresh.
Notes
Use firm mangoes for best texture.
Add nuts just before serving to keep them crisp.
Adjust chili to taste.