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zesty thai mango salad

zesty thai mango salad

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: Use ripe mango — the flesh should give under gentle pressure. Too hard and it's fibrous, too soft and it turns to mush in the dressing. Slice one edge first and judge from there.

Serves
2
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget-Friendly
Calories
150
Carbs
28g
Protein
3g
Fat
5g

Flavor Profile

🥭 Sweet and juicy from the ripe mango
🌶️ Spicy and bold from the chili
🍋 Tangy and zesty from the lime
🌿 Fresh and aromatic from the cilantro
🥜 Crunchy and savory from the peanuts

Ingredients

🥭 1 ripe mango, peeled and julienned
🌶️ 1 red chili, thinly sliced
🍋 Juice of 1 lime
🌿 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
🥜 2 tbsp peanuts, chopped
🧴 1 tbsp olive oil
🧂 Salt to taste
🍁 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

01

Combine julienned mango, chili, lime juice, cilantro, and peanuts in a large bowl.

02

Drizzle with olive oil and maple syrup if using. Toss to combine.

03

Season with salt and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready.

🧬 Food Science

Mangoes are rich in vitamin C, which supports immune health and skin elasticity. Chili peppers contain capsaicin, which has been shown to help boost metabolism and improve digestive health.

Pair It

🥂 Pair with a glass of iced green tea or coconut water.
🍽️ Pair with a side of grilled chicken, tofu, or cold rice noodles.