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Simple Thai Mango Salad Recipe

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A light and refreshing Simple Thai Mango Salad featuring ripe mango, fresh vegetables, and a tangy sweet chili dressing. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, this vibrant salad combines sweet, sour, and savory flavors with a crisp texture that embodies classic Thai cuisine.

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled and sliced into thin strips
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup sweet bell red pepper, chopped (1/4 of a red bell pepper)
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)

Mango Salad Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons bottled sweet chili sauce
  • Juice and zest of 1/2 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or 1/8 teaspoon ground powdered ginger)
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (1 small clove)
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon fish sauce (or light soy sauce)

Instructions

  1. Make Dressing: In a small bowl, mix together the sweet chili sauce, lime juice and zest, grated ginger, minced garlic, and fish sauce (or light soy sauce) until well combined.
  2. Prepare Salad: In a serving bowl, combine the sliced mango, fresh bean sprouts, chopped red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and finely chopped green onion.
  3. Toss Salad: Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine everything evenly.
  4. Season to Taste: Add salt and pepper to taste. If the mango is on the tarter side, optionally add a splash of maple syrup, honey, brown sugar, or additional sweet chili sauce to balance the flavor.
  5. Serve: Serve the salad fresh as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.

Notes

  • Use ripe mangoes for the best sweetness and texture in this salad.
  • Bean sprouts add crunch, but can be omitted if unavailable or replaced with shredded cabbage.
  • Fish sauce adds authentic umami; substitute with light soy sauce for vegetarian or vegan versions.
  • Dressing can be adjusted for taste preferences, especially the level of sweetness and sourness.
  • This recipe can be doubled or tripled easily for larger gatherings.

Find it online: https://lovelycooks.com/simple-thai-mango-salad-recipe-2/