Description
A refreshing and vibrant Thai-inspired salad featuring sweet mango, crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and crunchy peanuts for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe but slightly firm mangoes, peeled and sliced into strips
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small chili, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and slice the mangoes into thin strips.
- Prepare the vegetables by shredding the carrots, slicing the bell pepper, shredding the cabbage, and chopping the green onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce or soy sauce, honey or sugar, minced garlic, and chopped chili.
- In a large bowl, combine mango, carrots, bell pepper, cabbage, and green onions.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Add chopped cilantro and mix lightly.
- Top with roasted peanuts just before serving for crunch.
- Serve immediately while fresh and crisp.
Notes
- Use slightly firm mango for best texture.
- Add peanuts just before serving to keep them crunchy.
- Substitute peanuts with cashews or almonds if desired.
- Use soy sauce instead of fish sauce for a vegan version.
- Add protein like chicken or shrimp for a more filling meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
