Description
Ree Drummond’s mango salad brings tropical freshness to summer tables. Crisp greens, juicy mangoes, and zesty dressing create a light, refreshing experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 mangoes, sliced
- 4 Roma tomatoes, halved and sliced
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 1 small jicama, peeled and cut into julienne
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh cilantro leaves
- 8 leaves fresh basil
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) kosher salt
- ¼ tsp (1.25 g) ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp (4 g) sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) hot sauce
- Juice of 2 limes
- ½ cup (120 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Dressing Fusion: Whisk hot sauce, sugar, salt, cumin, lime juice, and garlic into a harmonious, zesty emulsion, gradually blending in extra virgin olive oil until the vinaigrette reaches a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Produce Symphony: In a generous mixing bowl, combine diced mangoes, chopped Roma tomatoes, julienned jicama, and thinly sliced red onion, creating a vibrant color palette of fresh ingredients.
- Flavor Infusion: Pour the prepared dressing over the produce, gently tossing to ensure each element is thoroughly coated with the tangy, aromatic mixture, then delicately fold in roughly chopped cilantro and torn basil leaves.
- Creamy Accent: Carefully integrate sliced avocado wedges, maintaining their structural integrity while distributing them evenly throughout the salad.
- Final Flourish: Sprinkle remaining fresh herbs across the top, crafting a visually stunning and fragrant presentation that promises a burst of tropical flavor in every bite.
Notes
- Maximize Mango Freshness: Choose ripe, slightly soft mangoes that yield gently when pressed, ensuring optimal sweetness and juicy texture for the salad.
- Balance Dressing Intensity: Adjust hot sauce quantity based on personal spice tolerance, tasting and adding gradually to prevent overwhelming heat.
- Prevent Avocado Browning: Add avocado slices just before serving to maintain bright green color and prevent oxidation, preserving both appearance and creamy texture.
- Herb Handling Tip: Chop cilantro and basil leaves just before mixing to preserve their vibrant flavor and prevent wilting, ensuring maximum aromatic impact in the salad.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg