Description
This vibrant and refreshing Mango Salad is a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Featuring fresh romaine lettuce, juicy mangoes, crisp vegetables, and a zesty homemade dressing, it makes a light and healthy dish ideal for warm days or as a colorful side salad.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 4 cups Romaine Lettuce (chopped)
- 2 large Mangoes (peeled and diced)
- ½ cup Red Onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ English Cucumber (diced)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup Cilantro (chopped)
Dressing
- 4 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons Lime Juice
- 1 tablespoon Red Grape Vinegar (or Red Wine Vinegar)
- ½ tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Lime Zest
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Dill (finely chopped)
- ¾ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, red grape vinegar, maple syrup, lime zest, fresh dill, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Let the dressing rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Combine the salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, diced mangoes, thinly sliced red onion, diced cucumber, sliced red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to mix evenly.
- Toss with dressing and serve: Just before serving, pour the rested dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently until everything is well coated and serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spice level to your preference.
- Use fresh lime juice and zest for the best citrus flavor.
- The salad is best served fresh to enjoy the crispness of the lettuce and vegetables.
- Can be prepared ahead by chopping vegetables and making dressing separately, then mixing at serving time.
- Substitute red grape vinegar with red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar if unavailable.
