Crisp lettuce, sweet mango slices, and sharp red onions combine to make this a deliciously simple Mango Summer Salad. With a light and slightly spicy dressing, this salad was a hit with my family.
Salad with Mango
The first time I can remember seeing a mango was when my older sister shared one with me as a teenager. Here was this giant fruit with a soft green and yellow leathery skin. She peeled the outer layer back and sliced off a wedge.
It was incredible. She has always had a knack for picking them when they are perfectly ripe. Juicy and sweet, with tender yellow flesh that was tinged slightly orange.
My first attempts at picking them were less successful. Tart, to say the least! But, I got better at recognizing the slight give when squeezed that signals their ripeness. Any time I get it just right, it inevitably reminds me of my sister.
Experimenting with a Mango Salad was just a given, and I’m glad that it turned out as well as it did! The sweet and spicy dressing takes these simple ingredients and kicks them into overdrive.
Salad with Mango Recipe
- In a small jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, honey, vinegar, chile powder, and salt. Whisk or shake to combine.
- Prepare the lettuce, mangoes, and onion and combine in a large bowl. Immediately before serving, drizzle with about ½ of the dressing and toss gently.
- Taste and adjust dressing accordingly.
Summer Salads
I am a huge fan of fresh fruit in our salads, especially in the summertime. There’s nothing quite like eating fruit when in season. The flesh is juicier and sweeter, and you’re more likely to find bargains at the store.
Whether it’s a Strawberry Spinach Salad, Balsamic Berry Salad, Peach Caprese Salad, or Apple Walnut Salad, there is often fruit in our salads or in the dressings–or in the case of the Spicy Spinach Fruit Salad with Strawberry Grape Vinaigrette there’s fruit in BOTH!
Mango Summer Salad
Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons light flavored olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice about 1 lime's worth
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon chile powder
- ⅛ teaspoon fine grain sea salt
Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups lettuce of your choice chopped or torn into bite-size pieces
- 2 mangoes sliced thin
- ¼ red onion sliced as thinly as possible
Instructions
- In a small jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, honey, vinegar, chile powder, and salt. Whisk or shake to combine.
- Prepare the lettuce, mangoes, and onion and combine in a large bowl. Immediately before serving, drizzle with about ½ of the dressing and toss gently.
- Taste and adjust dressing accordingly. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
{originally published 8/18/11 – recipe notes and photos updated 5/11/22}
Chanelle says
So refreshing! Loved the dressing. Added avocado to the salad.
Mary Younkin says
I bet it was delicious with avocado too, Chanelle.
Rebecca says
What is NM chili powder? Is this regular chili powder or is it like cayenne pepper?
Mary Younkin says
It’s regular chile powder. If you can find one from New Mexico, that’s my preference.
Angie says
This recipe is soooo good.. The flavour of the lime and honey make a perfect deessing. In the mango salad.Thank you!!!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you like the salad, Angie!
Madel says
Perfect recipe!
Mary Younkin says
I’m glad you like the salad, Madel!
Sharon says
I made this for my granddaughter’s wedding reception. I added sliced strawberries for more color. Everyone loved it!
Mary Younkin says
I bet that was a beautiful salad, Sharon!
Melisende says
Simple and tasty. One can always add other things like nuts, dried cranberries etc. to make it more interesting – which I did.
Mary Younkin says
I’m glad you liked the salad, Melisende!