By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on October 4, 2026
Serves 4
201 cal · 45 min
Green Mango Salad
Recipe GLPRcc5fc625892c4b
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Average rating: 3.8 (1)
A vibrant Southeast Asian salad featuring tart green mango tossed with fresh herbs, aromatic shallots, and a tangy fish sauce dressing. The combination of mint, Thai basil, and fresh chili creates a bright, refreshing side dish or appetizer that balances sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors in every bite.
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Ingredients
2 medium Green mango
½ cup Fresh mint leaves
¼ cup Thai basil leaves
¼ cup Vietnamese mint leaves
1 large Red chili, finely sliced
2 medium Red Asian shallots, finely minced
1 tbsp Fish sauce
1 tbsp Sugar
60 ml Hot water
¼ cup Roasted peanuts, crushed
Directions
Whisk together the fish sauce, sugar, and hot water in a small bowl, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves. Set the dressing aside to cool slightly while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
Peel and julienne the green mangoes into thin matchstick strips, discarding the pit. Toss the mango strips into a large salad bowl along with the mint leaves, Thai basil, Vietnamese mint, minced shallots, and sliced chili.
Pour about half of the cooled dressing over the mango and herb mixture. Gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter. Top with the crushed roasted peanuts and additional sliced chili if desired. Serve the remaining dressing on the side for guests to add more to taste.
Comments
Thai basil and Vietnamese mint are not standard produce in Charlotte chains—Harris Teeter and Kroger may stock Thai basil seasonally, but Vietnamese mint typically requires a trip to a specialty Asian market, a real cost on a weeknight. Green mango is available at most chains but less reliably than ripe fruit, and the recipe's 45-minute estimate ignores the dressing prep and mango julienne work, pushing the real time closer to an hour. The dish is excellent for a light dinner and reheats adequately as a side, but the ingredient hunt and prep load make it best suited to a weekend cook who enjoys Southeast Asian cooking and can source the herbs ahead. Peanuts, fish sauce, shallots, and chili are available everywhere and keep costs moderate once you have the specialty items on hand.
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