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Mango Salad with Lime Dressing

Mango Salad with Lime Dressing for a Refreshing Summer Bite

Enjoy this vibrant Mango Salad with Zesty Lime Dressing, perfect for summer picnics and barbecues.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 ripe Mangoes Sweetness and juiciness
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Crunch and sweetness; can substitute with yellow bell pepper
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper Adds color and additional crunch; can swap with green bell pepper
  • 1 Red Onion Sharp flavor; substitute with scallions for milder taste
  • 1 Jalapeño Adds spiciness (optional); omit for a milder salad
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Offers freshness; can swap with parsley or mint
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Provides tangy acidity; can substitute with fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Adds richness; can use any light oil like avocado oil
  • to taste Salt Enhances flavors
  • to taste Pepper Enhances flavors

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • knife
  • Whisk
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel the ripe mangoes, dice them into bite-sized cubes, and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Chop the red and yellow bell peppers into small pieces and add to the mango.
  3. Finely chop the red onion and jalapeño, then stir them into the mixing bowl.
  4. Chop fresh cilantro and mix it into the salad.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
  7. Let the salad sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  8. Toss again before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, serve fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping dressing separate until serving.

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