No-Sugar Thai Mango Salad with Lime Dressing
A fresh Thai-inspired mango salad tossed in a zesty lime dressing with crunchy vegetables and herbs, perfect as a light side or appetizer without added sugar. This Thai-inspired salad recipe (gluten free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs green mango, carrot, red bell pepper 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 120 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
- 1 large (about 250g), julienned green mango
- 1 medium (about 100g), julienned carrot
- 1/2 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 small, deseeded and finely chopped chopped red chili
- 1 clove minced garlic
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Instructions
- Step 1: Peel and julienne 1 large green mango (about 250g), 1 medium carrot (about 100g), and thinly slice 1/2 medium red bell pepper; place all into a large mixing bowl.
- Step 2: Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves to the bowl with the vegetables.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 small deseeded finely chopped red chili, and 1 clove minced garlic until well combined and fragrant.
- Step 4: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts over the top just before serving for crunch and texture.









