Spicy Pickled Green Mango Salad with Peanuts
A refreshing Thai-inspired salad featuring tart green mangoes tossed with a spicy, sour chili-lime dressing and crunchy peanuts. This thai-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs fresh lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar or brown sugar 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 green mango, peeled and julienned
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar
- 1 small red Thai chili, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp palm sugar, 1 thinly sliced small red Thai chili, and 1 minced garlic clove until sugar dissolves, forming the dressing.
- Step 2: Place 2 peeled and julienned medium green mangoes in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 thinly sliced shallot and toss with the dressing until mango is fully coated and glossy.
- Step 3: Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and mango to soften slightly.
- Step 4: Just before serving, mix in 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves for crunch and herbal brightness.
- Step 5: Serve as a tangy side dish to grilled meats or as a refreshing appetizer with sticky rice.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spicy Pickled Green Mango Salad with Peanuts take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spicy Pickled Green Mango Salad with Peanuts?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep fresh lime juice from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Pickled Green Mango Salad with Peanuts?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spicy Pickled Green Mango Salad with Peanuts for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spicy Pickled Green Mango Salad with Peanuts?
Thai salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
