Mango Lime Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with tropical flavors, this Mango Lime Salad is a vibrant addition to your table that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. Juicy ripe mangoes are paired with a zesty lime dressing, thinly sliced red onion, aromatic cilantro, and fresh mint to create a bold flavor profile that’s balanced by a bed of crisp mixed greens or peppery arugula. A touch of honey, extra virgin olive oil, and optional chili flakes bring a perfect balance of sweetness and heat to this no-cook recipe. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and savory, making it ideal as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or even a show-stopping centerpiece for summer gatherings. Whether you're looking for a healthy option or an elegant tropical twist, this Mango Lime Salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole ripe mangoes
- 1 whole lime
- 0.25 whole red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 4 cups mixed greens or arugula
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Peel and dice the mangoes into bite-sized pieces. Set them aside in a large mixing bowl.
Finely slice the red onion into thin strips and add to the bowl with the mangoes.
Chop the fresh cilantro and mint leaves finely and add them to the bowl.
Wash and dry the mixed greens or arugula. Gently toss them into the bowl with the mango mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one lime, extra virgin olive oil, honey, sea salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using). This will be the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the mango mixture and gently toss everything to ensure it is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, lime juice, or chili flakes as desired.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl and serve immediately for best freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
732 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.3 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 637 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.1 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 102.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1642 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
