Description
Thai Mango Salad with Peanuts is a vibrant dish that brings the flavors of Thailand right to your table. Featuring sweet ripe mangoes, crunchy veggies, and the delightful crunch of toasted peanuts, this salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients. Perfect for summer picnics or cozy dinners, it’s easy to make and impressive enough to wow your guests. With its irresistible combination of textures and tastes, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe mangoes, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped peanuts (toasted)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and slice the mangoes into thin strips, chop the bell pepper and cucumber.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chili flakes until the sugar dissolves.
- Toss everything together: In a large bowl, combine sliced mangoes, bell pepper, cucumber, cilantro, and peanuts. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Chill before serving: Allow the salad to sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp. Substitute peanuts with cashews or sunflower seeds for a different crunch. To keep leftovers fresh, store dressing separately until ready to serve.