Description
This vibrant Thai Mango Salad is a refreshing and flavorful mix of ripe mangoes, crisp vegetables, and a tangy, spicy dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a side dish, it combines sweet, sour, salty, and spicy elements, creating a deliciously balanced and healthy salad that can be prepared in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine the julienned mangoes, thinly sliced red bell pepper, julienned cucumber, julienned carrot, and chopped fresh cilantro. Mix gently to ensure even distribution of the ingredients.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chili flakes until the sugar dissolves completely and the dressing is well combined.
- Toss the Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all the vegetables and mangoes evenly with the tangy and spicy dressing.
- Add the Final Touch: Sprinkle the crushed peanuts over the top of the salad just before serving to add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm mangoes to ensure a perfect texture for the salad.
- Adjust chili flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute fish sauce with soy sauce or a vegan fish sauce alternative.
- Serve the salad chilled for the most refreshing taste.
- This salad pairs well with grilled meats or seafood as a side dish.
