Description
Thai Mango Salad is a refreshing dish that combines ripe mangoes with crunchy vegetables and a tangy dressing, embodying the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe green mangoes
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or agave syrup)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt to taste
- Crushed peanuts (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. Peel and julienne the mangoes.
2. Thinly slice the bell pepper and grate the carrots.
3. Chop the fresh cilantro and set aside.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, honey, and sesame oil.
5. Taste and adjust the dressing as needed.
6. In a large bowl, combine mangoes, bell pepper, carrots, and cilantro.
7. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated.
Notes
Chill the salad for 15-20 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Serve with grilled proteins like chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0