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Colorful mango salad with avocado, peppers, and lime dressing.

Mango Salad

This refreshing mango salad combines sweet mangoes with crunchy veggies and zesty lime for a perfect light dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 ripe mangoes, diced Yellow or red mangoes both work.
  • 1 small cucumber, diced English cucumber is easiest.
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced Or use green onion for a softer bite.
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped Swap with mint if cilantro is not your thing.
  • 1 lime, juice and a little zest
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons honey Optional, depends on mango sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Or avocado oil.
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Chili flakes or a chopped jalapeno Optional, for heat.
Optional Add-Ins
  • Avocado cubes To make it more filling.
  • cooked shrimp Protein option.
  • shredded chicken Protein option.
  • chickpeas Protein option.
  • crumbled feta Optional, for a savory touch.
  • roasted cashews or sliced almonds Add for extra crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the mango and stand it upright on a cutting board.
  2. Slice down one side of the pit, then the other, to make two big mango cheeks.
  3. Score each cheek in a grid pattern without cutting through the skin.
  4. Use a spoon to scoop the cubes out into your bowl.
  5. Dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and slice the onion.
  6. In a large bowl, combine diced mango, cucumber, red bell pepper, onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  7. Mix everything gently until well combined.
  8. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serving
  1. Serve the mango salad in a large bowl and garnish with chili flakes or jalapeno if desired.
  2. Enjoy it alone, or pair with grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp.

Notes

For best flavor, mix the salad 15 to 30 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.