Refreshing Mango Salad Lime Dressing
This mango salad features juicy mango and crisp vegetables tossed with a tangy lime dressing, perfect as a light lunch or a refreshing summer side dish.
Equipment
- 1 large salad bowl for combining salad ingredients
- 1 small bowl for whisking dressing
Ingredients
- 2 ripe mangoes peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 small cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice the mangoes; thinly slice the red onion, cucumber, and red bell pepper; halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine the sliced mango, onion, cucumber, bell pepper, and tomatoes in a large salad bowl.
- Add chopped cilantro and mint leaves to the salad bowl.
- Pour the lime dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.
Notes
- Use ripe mangoes for maximum sweetness and juiciness.
- Adjust honey to control dressing sweetness.
- Add roasted peanuts or crispy fried onions for extra texture.
- Pair salad with grilled meats or seafood for a complete meal.
- Include jalapenos or red pepper flakes for a spicy variation.