Chilled Spicy Mango Salad with Chili-Lime Dressing
A refreshing tropical salad combining ripe mango with a hot and tangy chili-lime dressing that ignites the palate with every bite. This Mexican-inspired salad recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs ripe mango, red chili flakes, fresh lime juice into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium, peeled and julienned ripe mango
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp red chili flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil until the dressing emulsifies and becomes slightly thickened.
- Step 2: Add 2 medium peeled and julienned ripe mangoes to the bowl and toss gently to coat each piece with the spicy dressing.
- Step 3: Fold in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, then cover and refrigerate the salad for 20 minutes to meld the flavors and serve chilled.
