Thai Mango Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with bold flavors, this Thai Mango Salad is the ultimate side dish to elevate any meal. Featuring juicy, sweet mangoes paired with crisp carrots, vibrant red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, this salad is a colorful celebration of fresh produce. Tossed with a tangy, umami-packed dressing made from lime juice, fish sauce, honey, and a touch of sesame oil, it strikes the perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy. Fresh cilantro, fragrant mint, and crunchy roasted peanuts add layers of texture and aroma, making every bite irresistibly satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook dish is ideal as a light appetizer or a summery accompaniment to grilled meats or seafood. Whether you're hosting a dinner or craving a taste of Thailand, this easy Thai Mango Salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole ripe mangoes
- 1 whole carrot
- 1 whole red bell pepper
- 0.5 whole red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 cup roasted peanuts
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 whole Thai red chili
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Peel the ripe mangoes and slice them into thin matchstick-style strips or julienne them. Place in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and julienne the carrot into thin strips. Add it to the bowl with the mangoes.
Core and seed the red bell pepper, then cut it into thin slices. Add it to the same bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the other vegetables and mangoes.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and mint leaves. Add them to the salad mixture.
Chop the roasted peanuts and set them aside for garnishing later.
Prepare the dressing by combining the lime juice, fish sauce, honey, sesame oil, finely chopped Thai red chili, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk well until combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss all the ingredients gently to coat everything evenly.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish. Garnish the top with the chopped roasted peanuts and extra cilantro leaves if desired.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish to complement your meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
973 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.9 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3168 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.9 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 127.9 g | ||
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 360 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2558 mg | 54% | |
*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.
