Spicy Mango Salad

Rating: 4.45 stars
64 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 40
  • 4 star values: 18
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 2

This is a smashing side dish, with an interesting mix of spicy, sweet and sour! Try it and it will be one of your favorites! Delicious with BBQ's or Asian food.

By MIREILLE67
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Ingredients

6
Original recipe yields 6 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Place the mango cubes into a serving bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice and olive oil. Season with red pepper flakes, cilantro, shallots, salt and pepper. Whisk briefly, then pour over the mangos. Stir to coat, then cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to blend the flavors before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
140.2 calories; 1 g protein; 25.8 g carbohydrates; 0 mg cholesterol; 4.3 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (52)

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Peggy
Rating: 4 stars
07/18/2006
I used thinly sliced red onion instead of shallots. Instead of red pepper flakes I used thin slivers of sweet red peppers. The tastes complemented one another beautifully and it was a very pretty salad also! Read More
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Most helpful critical review

Bartacus
Rating: 3 stars
02/09/2009
This recipe is essentially a reworked version of a Thai classic 'Green Mango Salad'. If you replace the mangoes in this recipe with green (unripened mangoes) the flavor is more intense and texturally superior. Replace the 4 mangoes with green mangoes (peeled separated from pith and cut into matchsticks - not chunks). Using essentially the same ingredients except nix the olive oil (totally unnecessary fats) add 2-3 tablespoons (varies with size of mangoes) fish sauce and 1 tablespoon sugar PER mango used when dressing with lime cilantro etc. Replace shallots with red onions for a milder flavor. Allow to marinate some 10-15 minutes and top with chopped toasted peanuts or cashews before serving. Read More
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(68)
64 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 40
  • 4 star values: 18
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 2
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Peggy
Rating: 4 stars
07/18/2006
I used thinly sliced red onion instead of shallots. Instead of red pepper flakes I used thin slivers of sweet red peppers. The tastes complemented one another beautifully and it was a very pretty salad also! Read More
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(45)
Bartacus
Rating: 3 stars
02/09/2009
This recipe is essentially a reworked version of a Thai classic 'Green Mango Salad'. If you replace the mangoes in this recipe with green (unripened mangoes) the flavor is more intense and texturally superior. Replace the 4 mangoes with green mangoes (peeled separated from pith and cut into matchsticks - not chunks). Using essentially the same ingredients except nix the olive oil (totally unnecessary fats) add 2-3 tablespoons (varies with size of mangoes) fish sauce and 1 tablespoon sugar PER mango used when dressing with lime cilantro etc. Replace shallots with red onions for a milder flavor. Allow to marinate some 10-15 minutes and top with chopped toasted peanuts or cashews before serving. Read More
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(68)
Peggy
Rating: 4 stars
07/18/2006
I used thinly sliced red onion instead of shallots. Instead of red pepper flakes I used thin slivers of sweet red peppers. The tastes complemented one another beautifully and it was a very pretty salad also! Read More
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MRSPEBO
Rating: 5 stars
06/07/2005
WOW, I LOVE THIS!!! We normally stay away from recipes with no reviews, but took a chance. I only gave it 5 stars because there is not a 50 star button. Read More
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chibiharuka
Rating: 3 stars
12/13/2005
This was an interesting compliment to BBQ meat. Found the pepper flakes to be a bit strong so I suggest using less. A good sweet mango is a stand alone flavor & I felt the spices masked its sweetness and didn't really enhance it. Read More
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Gail Cavanah
Rating: 5 stars
06/18/2005
This was great!! I served it at a bar-b-que. A wonderful summer sidedish. Read More
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Helen Wang
Rating: 5 stars
03/10/2008
This is really good and really refreshing. I'd say don't use over ripe mangoes or it will get soupy. ALSO- a really nice variation to try: replace Cilantro with Basil if you like basil more. Read More
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Pat Middleton
Rating: 4 stars
01/31/2007
I have made this twice & we love it; however the 1T red pepper flakes is unbelievable. I sifted it with a strainer to keep the seeds out & used only a tiny amount of red pepper but it was still overpowering. Next time I will try Peggy's suggestion to use red onion & red bell pepper. Read More
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Maria
Rating: 5 stars
08/29/2006
This recipe is superb! I made it as a side dish with a grilled ginger chicken and it was great. I might try it with fish next time. This one is definately a keeper! Read More
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KitchenWitch
Rating: 4 stars
04/13/2011
A tad too spicy for me but overall very summery and interesting. Will probably make again with half the pepper. Read More
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