Description
A refreshing, vibrant salad made with ripe mangoes, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a bright homemade dressing.
Ingredients
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Ripe mangoes – 3 medium (600 g / 21 oz), peeled and sliced
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Cucumber – 1 large (250 g / 9 oz), thinly sliced
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Red bell pepper – 1 medium (150 g / 5 oz), julienned
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Red onion – ½ small (60 g / 2 oz), thinly sliced
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Fresh cilantro – ¼ cup (15 g / 0.5 oz), chopped
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Fresh mint leaves – 2 tablespoons (5 g / 0.2 oz), chopped
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Fresh lime juice – 3 tablespoons (45 ml)
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Olive oil – 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
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Honey – 1½ tablespoons (30 g / 1 oz)
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Salt – ½ teaspoon (3 g)
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Black pepper – ¼ teaspoon (1 g)
Instructions
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Peel and slice the mangoes and place them in a large bowl.
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Add the cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion to the bowl.
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In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper.
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Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
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Add the chopped cilantro and mint.
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Gently toss until everything is well combined.
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Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Use ripe but firm mangoes for the best texture.
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Adjust sweetness or acidity by modifying the honey or lime juice to taste.
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Best enjoyed fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes