Name: Tropical Thai Mango Spinach Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 4 cups baby spinach leaves; 2 medium mangoes, peeled, seeded, and diced; 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 small red chile pepper, thinly sliced; Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste; 2 kaffir lime leaves; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon grated lime zest; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh lemongrass; 1 small Thai chile, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon coconut sugar

Embark on a vibrant culinary journey with our Thai-Inspired Spinach and Mango Salad. This refreshing salad is a symphony of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, perfect as a light lunch, a side dish, or an accompaniment to grilled delicacies. The juicy mangoes, crisp spinach, and fragrant Thai dressing create an unforgettable explosion of taste.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the baby spinach, diced mangoes, fresh cilantro, and thinly sliced red chile pepper. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Prepare the Thai-inspired dressing: Stack the kaffir lime leaves and slice them into a fine chiffonade. In a small food processor, combine the chiffonade lime leaves with extra-virgin olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest, sesame oil, fish sauce, minced fresh ginger, finely chopped fresh lemongrass, chopped Thai chile, minced garlic, and coconut sugar. Blitz until the dressing is well combined and emulsified. (10 minutes)

03

Step

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of the salad. (2 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider toasting the sesame seeds and sprinkling them over the salad before serving.
Adjust the amount of Thai chile according to your spice preference.
If kaffir lime leaves are unavailable, substitute with a teaspoon of lime zest for a similar citrusy aroma.
For a heartier meal, add grilled shrimp, chicken, or tofu to the salad.

Ahmed Deckow

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