Description
This vibrant mango salad is a refreshing and flavorful summer side dish featuring sweet, juicy mangoes combined with crisp red bell peppers, spicy jalapeños, and fresh herbs. A zesty lime dressing made with avocado oil, tamari, and ginger brings all the ingredients together for a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 3 medium or 2 large ripe mangos, peeled and sliced into strips
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and sliced into thin strips
- ¼ medium red onion, very thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cups mixed fresh basil and mint leaves, reserve some for garnish
- ½ cup chopped, toasted peanuts, reserve some for garnish
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- ½ teaspoon honey or agave nectar
- ¼ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss together the sliced mango, red bell pepper, thinly sliced red onion, and jalapeño slices to evenly mix the fresh components.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, avocado oil, tamari, honey (or agave nectar), grated fresh ginger, and sea salt until well blended and smooth.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the mango and vegetable mixture, tossing gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the zesty dressing.
- Add Herbs and Peanuts: Add the mixed fresh basil and mint leaves along with the chopped toasted peanuts to the salad, tossing again to distribute the flavors and crunchy texture throughout.
- Season and Garnish: Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary. Garnish with the reserved fresh herbs and peanuts for an attractive and flavorful finish. Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste and texture.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm mangoes to ensure best texture and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño depending on your preferred spice level.
- To keep the salad fresh, prepare the dressing just before serving.
- Peanuts can be substituted with cashews or almonds if preferred.
- This salad is best served immediately but can be kept refrigerated for up to 2 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Global