Description
Thai Mango Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and crunchy elements. Featuring ripe mango, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing, this salad is ideal for summer barbecues or quick lunches. It’s not only a feast for the eyes but also a flavor explosion that will impress your family and friends. Quick to prepare and adaptable with seasonal ingredients, this salad is perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp sugar (or honey)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. Peel the mangoes and slice them into thin strips. Chop the cucumber and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chili flakes until well combined. Taste-test and adjust seasoning if needed.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mango strips, cucumber pieces, bell pepper chunks, and chopped cilantro. Pour over the dressing and gently toss everything together.
- Transfer to a serving platter or individual bowls. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider tossing in grilled shrimp or chicken. Substitute mango with pineapple for a different twist. Top with crushed peanuts for extra crunch.