Mango Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This mango salad has become my go to dish whenever I want something fresh and vibrant without spending hours in the kitchen. The best part? It comes together in just 15 minutes, and you don't even need to cook anything. I love how the sweet mangoes play against the sharp bite of red onion and the brightness of fresh cilantro, all brought together with a zingy lime and ginger dressing. Mangoes are packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, which means you're getting a nutritious boost with every bite. It's become my favorite way to use up mangoes at their peak, and honestly, it's so simple that anyone can make it.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400mango
- 150red onion
- 100cucumber
- 20cilantro
- 60 mllime juice
- 30 mlginger juice
- 120 mlolive oil
- 2 gsalt
- 1 gblack pepper
- 1 gcumin
- 30 mlrice vinegar
- 10 ghoney
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Peel and dice the mango and red onion. Grate the cucumber and cilantro.
Tip: Use a sharp knife and try to minimize the amount of juice released from the mango.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, ginger juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and cumin.
Tip: Start with a small amount of cumin and adjust to taste.
- 3
Add the mango, red onion, cucumber, cilantro, and rice vinegar to the bowl. Toss to combine.
Tip: Make sure all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
- 4
Stir in the honey until dissolved.
Tip: Adjust the amount of honey to your taste, depending on how sweet you like your salad.
- 5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: This step is crucial to bringing out the best flavors in the salad.
- 6
Before serving, give the salad a good stir and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Tip: You can also add some toasted nuts or seeds for added crunch, if desired.
- 7
Serve the salad chilled, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Tip: This salad is perfect for a light and refreshing lunch or as a side dish for a BBQ or potluck.
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