Description
Quick Fiery Sweet Thai Mango Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that bursts with flavor and color, perfect for any occasion. This salad combines ripe mangoes with crisp vegetables and a sweet-spicy lime dressing to create a delightful balance of taste and texture. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an excellent choice for busy days or casual gatherings. Serve it as a light lunch, side dish, or even in lettuce wraps for a fun twist. Each bite offers a tantalizing explosion of flavors that will impress your friends and family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe mangoes, julienned
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 Thai chili, finely chopped or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and julienne the mangoes. Thinly slice the red bell pepper and red onion. Chop the cilantro and shred the carrots.
- In a large bowl, mix the julienned mangoes, shredded carrots, sliced bell pepper, finely sliced onion, and chopped cilantro.
- Whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, chopped chili or red pepper flakes, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Top with chopped peanuts just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg