Thai Mango Salad

Thai Mango Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines sweet, ripe mango with crunchy vegetables and a zesty dressing. This healthy salad is perfect as a light meal or a side dish, bursting with flavors and nutrients.

Ingredients

• Ripe mango - 1 large (about 300g)
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned (about 150g)
• Red bell pepper - 1, thinly sliced (about 120g)
• Carrot - 1 medium, grated (about 70g)
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Green onions - 2, sliced
• Peanuts - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Peel and slice the mango, then cut it into thin strips.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced mango, julienned cucumber, sliced red bell pepper, grated carrot, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, honey, chili flakes, and salt to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
5. Top the salad with chopped peanuts for added crunch.
6. Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from fresh fruits and vegetables.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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