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zesty thai mango salad

Name: zesty thai mango salad
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Thai
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)

👨‍🍳 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

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Difficulty

Easy

Cost

Budget-Friendly

Calories

150

Carbs

28g

Protein

Fat

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)

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Instructions

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

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

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.