Mango Salad with Sweet Chilli Lime Dressing Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing Mango Salad featuring ripe mangoes, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and red onion, all tossed in a tangy and sweet chilli lime dressing. Finished with crunchy crushed peanuts and fresh coriander, this salad is perfect as a light meal or a colorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion, Southeast Asian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- 2 tsp all-purpose soy sauce or tamari
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp freshly grated ginger
- Sea salt flakes, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Salad
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
- ½ small red onion, finely sliced
- 1 small cucumber, halved lengthways, then sliced (unpeeled)
- 30 g coriander (cilantro) leaves, roughly chopped
- 40 g crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce or tamari, freshly squeezed lime juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, and freshly grated ginger until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Season with sea salt flakes and freshly cracked black pepper to your taste preferences.
- Assemble the salad: In a shallow serving bowl, start by layering the diced mango pieces evenly, followed by the sliced cucumber, diced avocado, finely sliced red onion, and freshly chopped coriander leaves arranged in that order to create a visually appealing layered effect.
- Dress the salad and serve: Carefully drizzle the prepared sweet chilli lime dressing over the layered salad, ensuring even coverage. Sprinkle the crushed peanuts on top for crunch. Just before serving, gently toss the salad to mix the flavors while maintaining some of the lovely layering for presentation. Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm mangoes for the best texture.
- You can substitute peanuts with cashews or almonds for a different crunch.
- Adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup depending on your preferred sweetness.
- To make this dish vegan, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- If you prefer a milder salad, reduce the amount of sweet chilli sauce.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor.
Keywords: Mango salad, sweet chilli lime dressing, avocado salad, fresh mango salad, easy summer salad, vegetarian salad, gluten free salad
