Description
A refreshing and vibrant Mango Salad made with ripe mangoes, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and fresh basil. Tossed in a tangy and slightly sweet homemade dressing with lemon juice, honey, avocado oil, fresh ginger, and a hint of chili flakes, this salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish.
Ingredients
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Mango Salad
- 2 ripe mangoes peeled and diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 cucumber diced
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh basil sliced
Homemade Dressing
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey (if vegan, use vegan honey or maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root grated or minced
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large serving bowl, combine the diced mango, bell pepper, cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and sliced fresh basil. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey or vegan alternative, avocado or olive oil, grated fresh ginger, red chili flakes, and salt until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Toss the salad with dressing: Pour the dressing over the mixed salad ingredients, then gently toss to coat everything evenly with the dressing.
- Serve and enjoy: Transfer the salad to serving plates or bowls and enjoy immediately for the freshest taste and texture.
Notes
- To save time and dishes, you can combine all salad ingredients and dressing directly in one bowl and mix thoroughly.
- If you prefer less spice, reduce or omit the red chili flakes.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey to keep the recipe fully vegan.
- For a crunchier texture, chill the salad for 10 minutes before serving.
- Fresh basil can be substituted with fresh cilantro or mint for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
