Mango Salad with Sweet Chilli Lime Dressing Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing Mango Salad featuring a zesty sweet chilli lime dressing, layered with ripe mangoes, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and fresh coriander, topped with crunchy crushed peanuts for an irresistible combination of textures and flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- 2 tsp all-purpose soy sauce or tamari
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp freshly grated ginger
- Sea salt flakes, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Salad
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
- ½ small red onion, finely sliced
- 1 small cucumber, halved lengthways, then sliced
- 30 g coriander (cilantro) leaves, roughly chopped
- 40 g crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chilli sauce, all-purpose soy sauce or tamari, lime juice, olive oil, honey, and freshly grated ginger until well combined. Season with sea salt flakes and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Assemble the salad: In a shallow serving bowl, carefully layer the diced mangoes, sliced cucumber, diced avocado, finely sliced red onion, and roughly chopped coriander leaves in that order to create a visually appealing effect.
- Dress the salad and serve: Drizzle the sweet chilli lime dressing evenly over the layered salad. Sprinkle the crushed peanuts on top for added texture and flavor. Toss gently just before serving to combine the flavors while maintaining the layered presentation.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm mangoes to ensure the salad holds its shape well.
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Adjust the seasoning of the dressing to your taste, especially salt and pepper.
- This salad is best served fresh to enjoy the crisp texture of the ingredients.
- Can be served as a light lunch or a vibrant side dish for grilled meats or seafood.
Keywords: Mango Salad, Sweet Chilli Lime Dressing, Fresh Salad, Summer Salad, Vegetarian Salad, Healthy Salad, Tropical Salad
