FOOD + ENTERTAINING
MANGO SALAD WITH ZESTY LIME VINAIGRETTE
Serves 4
For the salad :
3 mangoes , peeled and thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper , thinly sliced ¼ red onion , thinly sliced ¼ cup fresh basil , thinly sliced ¼ cup fresh cilantro , roughly chopped
For the dressing :
To make the dressing :
Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well to combine . Cover and refrigerate if making ahead or use immediately by drizzling over the salad and tossing to combine .
Recipe from Jennifer Maloney , Seasons & Suppers
Zest of 1 lime
¼ cup lime juice , freshly squeezed ( about 2 limes )
2 teaspoons white sugar ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes ¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil , or other neutral tasting oil
Freshly ground pepper
Combine all the ingredients for the mango salad in a large bowl . Toss to combine . If making ahead , cover and refrigerate at this point , before adding the salad dressing .
NOTES
You can make both the mango salad and the dressing several hours ahead of time , just don ’ t combine the two until just before serving .
Not sure how to cut a mango ? Mangoes can be a little tricky to cut . If you ’ re not sure how to slice them , this “ How to Cut a Mango ” page will be helpful .
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