Mango Salad

Name: Mango Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, julienned; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 cucumber, seeded, julienned; 2 carrots, julienned; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 tsp fish sauce (substitute soy sauce for vegan option); 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 red chili pepper, minced; 2 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts (optional, omit for nut-free), chopped

A vibrant and refreshing salad with sweet mangoes, crisp vegetables, and herbs tossed in a tangy lime dressing with a spicy kick. The perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.

20 minEasyServes 4165 cal/serving

ThaiSaladNo-CookVegetarianVeganLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 ripe mangoes, peeled, julienned
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, seeded, julienned
2 carrots, julienned
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tsp fish sauce (substitute soy sauce for vegan option)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 red chili pepper, minced
2 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup roasted peanuts (optional, omit for nut-free), chopped

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 2 peeled, julienned ripe mangoes, 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, 1 seeded, julienned cucumber, 2 julienned carrots, 1/2 thinly sliced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
2

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tsp fish sauce (substitute soy sauce for vegan option), 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 minced red chili pepper, and 2 minced garlic clove to make the dressing.
3

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
4

Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
5

If using, sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts (optional, omit for nut-free) over the top just before serving.
6

Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Questions

How long does Mango Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Mango Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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