Zesty Thai Mango Salad for a Vibrant Flavor Boost

This Zesty Thai Mango Salad captures vibrant flavors with sweet mangoes and fresh veggies, perfect for a healthy crowd-pleasing dish.

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Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Salads

Cuisine Thai

Servings servings

Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Whisk
Cutting Board
Knife

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 ripe mangoes peeled and diced
1 cup shredded carrots
1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
1 cucumber julienned
½ cup red onion thinly sliced
½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
¼ cup fresh mint leaves chopped
¼ cup crushed peanuts optional
2 tablespoons sesame seeds optional

For the Dressing

3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce for vegetarian option
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon chili flakes adjust to taste
1 clove garlic minced

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce (or soy sauce), honey (or maple syrup), chili flakes, and minced garlic. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine diced mangoes, shredded carrots, sliced red bell pepper, julienned cucumber, and sliced red onion. Fold gently to mix.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
Add chopped fresh cilantro and mint leaves, mixing gently to distribute.
If desired, sprinkle with crushed peanuts and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve immediately or chill for about 15-20 minutes to enhance flavors.

Notes

Choose ripe mangoes for optimal sweetness; adjust dressing ingredients to taste; chilling the salad improves flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Keyword fresh salad, healthy salad, Light Meal, Mango Salad, Vegetarian Salad, Zesty Thai Mango Salad

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