Kick Up the Lunchtime Heat with This Spicy Mango Asian Salad
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I love to find ways to add fruit to savory dishes or summer soups (case in point: my melon soup with sparkling wine), and this is recipe is no exception. If you need more protein or a healthy fat, add avocado, sautéed or grilled chicken breast or thighs, or salmon.
Manni's, The Oil of Life
To make the dressing for this salad, I blend nutty sesame oil with fruity extra-virgin olive oil. My brand of choice is Manni's Oil of Life, made from the first press of superior-grade, antioxidant-rich organic olives from Tuscany. This elegant, nutrient-packed oil boasts a mild yet complex aroma that complements the diverse flavors in this salad without overpowering them.
Pro tip: If you don't want to do all the chopping of the vegetables, simply use a food processor.
Watch the Spicy Asian Salad video.
- 4Servings
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 red and yellow bell pepper, julienned and halved
- 2 carrots, peeled and julienned and halved
- 1/2 head green cabbage sliced and roughly chopped
- 1/2 head purple cabbage sliced and roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, packed, roughly chopped
- 2-3 green onions, white and green parts separated, green parts sliced thin for garnish
- 1/2 mango, peeled and cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons chopped, toasted peanuts, for garnish
Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette
- 1 small orange
- 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, like Oil of Life by Manni
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Preparation
Make the dressing: Zest and juice the lime and the orange and put into small to medium bowl or a jar (we are in love with these Weck Tulip and Cylindrical Jars). Add the remaining ingredients and whisk or shake (if you're using a jar) until combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Make the salad: In a large bowl toss the bell peppers, carrots, cabbage, cilantro, mint and green onions with vinaigrette. Put salad into a large serving bowl and neatly lay cut mango across the top of the salad. Sprinkle salad with chopped peanuts and serve.
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