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    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Mango Salad

    Published: Feb 6, 2023 by Kristen Wood - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This is an easy, fresh, and delicious mango salad recipe with a flavorful homemade dressing.

    A close shot of a wooden spoon scooping a spoonful of mango salad.
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    • ❤️ Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • 🥭 How Do You Cut A Mango For Mango Salad?
    • 🌿Ingredients and Substitutes
    • 🔪 How to Make Mango Salad
    • 🥣 Serving Ideas
    • 🥡 Storage
    • 🥗 More Delicious Salad Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • This is a quick and easy salad recipe. Perfect for throwing together when short on time.
    • This mango salad has a nice fresh taste and a delightful crunch with a medley of textures.
    • Vegetables and fruit mingle for a flavor that is uniquely delicious.
    • The homemade dressing in this salad is perfectly sweet and tangy.
    • Naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, dairy-free, soy-free, and nut-free, with a vegan option.
    Homemade mango salad in a large striped white ceramic bowl.

    🥭 How Do You Cut A Mango For Mango Salad?

    Mangoes have a pit running through the center. To cut a mango for mango salad, carefully slice off all 4 sides of the mango length-wise, working around the pit. Score the fruit into little cubes using a knife, then use a knife or spoon or scrape the diced mango into a bowl for use.

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    🌿Ingredients and Substitutes

    Mango: Use fragrant mangoes that feel slightly soft when you give them a squeeze.

    Red onion: Red onion pairs well with mango and this salad is no exception. If you only have white or yellow onion, that will work, too.

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    Cucumber: A simple English cucumber or Persian cucumber works well in this recipe.

    Bell pepper: Any color bell pepper will work, but I like to use red bell peppers for the pretty color contrast! If looks are no concern, use what you have.

    Basil: Fresh basil adds a unique flavor to this recipe that isn't easily replicated by other fresh herbs.

    Lemon juice: I love the flavor that lemon juice adds to this salad, but lime juice works just as well, as does apple cider vinegar.

    Honey: Honey works well with the other ingredients, but if you are vegan or only have other sweeteners on hand, use those. Maple syrup and agave syrup are great alternatives.

    Red chili flakes: A pinch of red pepper flakes adds a subtle hit of heat. If you are sensitive to spice, simply omit them.

    Salt: Salt actually enhances the sweetness of the mango and is used as a component of the dressing.

    Oil: Oil is used in the homemade dressing. I love the neutral flavor profile of avocado oil, but use whatever oil you have on hand.

    Ginger root: A touch of fresh ginger greatly complements the mango and basil. If you do not have fresh, use a pinch of dried ginger root powder if need be.

    A large white ceramic bowl filled with mango, fresh herbs, and veggies.

    🔪 How to Make Mango Salad

    A large bowl filled with diced mango and sliced red onion.
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    A large white bowl filled with homemade mango salad and a wooden spoon.
    Freshly made mango salad topped with fresh basil leaves.
    1. Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl, then give it all a good mix.
    2. In a small bowl, combine the homemade mango salad dressing ingredients. Whisk until smooth, then pour over the salad in the bowl.
    3. Toss to coat, serve, and enjoy!
    A wooden spoon rests on the rim of a large white bowl filled with mango salad.

    🥣 Serving Ideas

    • To make this salad a meal, add a favorite protein like crispy tofu or tempeh.
    • Serve this salad over rice or quinoa.
    • Serve mango salad alongside Asian-inspired noodle dishes like sesame noodles, tofu noodles, or pumpkin seed pad thai.
    A wooden spoon scoops mango salad out of a large white bowl.

    🥡 Storage

    Store this mango salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    A large ceramic bowl filled with mango salad.

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    📖 Recipe

    Mango Salad

    This is an easy, fresh, and delicious mango salad recipe with a flavorful homemade dressing. Vegan and gluten-free.
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Thai
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Author: Kristen Wood

    Ingredients

    Mango Salad

    • 2 ripe mangoes peeled and diced
    • 1 bell pepper diced
    • 1 cucumber diced
    • ½ red onion thinly sliced
    • ½ cup fresh basil sliced

    Homemade Dressing

    • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons honey if vegan, use vegan honey or maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root grated or minced
    • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
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    Instructions

    • In a large serving bowl, combine the mango, bell pepper, cucumber, onion and basil. Mix well.
    • In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, sweetener, oil, ginger, red chili flakes and salt. Whisk until smooth.
    • Pour the dressing over the salad, then toss to coat.
    • Serve, and enjoy!

    Notes

    Alternatively, to save dishes and time, you can just combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 2302IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Sara says

      February 11, 2023 at 8:15 am

      5 stars
      Wowww this was SO good. I added some fresh mint leaves. Made it for a big lunch we hosted and everyone loved it.

      Reply
    2. Kate says

      February 10, 2023 at 10:10 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was crazy delicious! I am always looking for cool ways to use mango and this was definitely one of my favourites!

      Reply
      • Kristen Wood says

        February 16, 2023 at 3:13 pm

        So happy to hear it! Thank you for sharing. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Madison says

      February 10, 2023 at 4:37 pm

      5 stars
      I wouldn't have thought about adding in bell pepper to this but the flavor and texture combination was so good!

      Reply
    4. Traci says

      February 10, 2023 at 3:19 pm

      5 stars
      I love all the fresh festive flavors in this meal! Absolutely delicious! Thanks for a wonderful recipe!

      Reply
    5. Bella B says

      February 10, 2023 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this one! The homemade dressing in this salad was deliciously tangy. YUM!

      Reply
    6. Sue says

      February 10, 2023 at 7:44 am

      5 stars
      I love mango and this salad gives me another way to enjoy them. Thank you!

      Reply
    7. Glenda says

      February 10, 2023 at 7:15 am

      5 stars
      My new favorite salad! It was so easy to prepare. I loved the flavor and all the textures. But the star is that dressing with some kick. Spectacular!

      Reply
    8. Shilpa says

      February 08, 2023 at 2:19 am

      5 stars
      I love anything with mangoes and this salad is no exception! It was delicious, flavorful, and just perfect.

      Reply
    9. Rachna says

      February 08, 2023 at 12:29 am

      5 stars
      This mango salad was so fresh and tasty. Loved the kick from red chilli flakes. Every one at home loved it.

      Reply
    10. Gen says

      February 06, 2023 at 6:47 pm

      5 stars
      This is a beautiful salad - bright, fresh, and delicious. I absolutely love the fresh ginger in the dressing. I will definitely be making this again!

      Reply

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