Thai Mango Salad

Ingredients

• 2 whole Mangos ((SEE NOTES))
• 1 head Green Cabbage or Romaine Lettuce (– shredded or chopped into bite-size pieces (SEE NOTES))
• 1 large Red Bell Pepper (– seeded, stemmed, and thinly sliced)
• 1 whole Jalapeno Pepper (– seeded, stemmed, and finely diced)
• 1 medium Carrot (– peeled and julienned)
• 1/2 Cup Green Onions (– thinly sliced; both white and dark parts)
• 1/3 Cup Roasted Cashews OR Peanuts (– chopped)
• 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Mint, OR Mix of Both (- chopped)
• 7 TBS Unsweet Coconut Milk (– well stirred)
• 1 1/2 TBS Light Brown Sugar (- packed)
• 1 TBS Rice Vinegar
• 1 Large Lime ((about 3 TBS juice + 1 tsp zest))
• 2 tsp Fish Sauce
• Scant 3/4 tsp Ground Ginger
• 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (– or more to taste)
• to taste Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the Salad Dressing: Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or 2-cup glass measure, combine all the ingredients for the mango salad dressing. Season with a ¼ teaspoon salt and 1/16 tsp ground black pepper. Use a whisk and stir until well combined. Taste and adjust for seasoning and flavor. Then, set aside and let the flavors develop and marry.

2. 2

   Prepare and Slice Mangos: Prep Mangos: Using a vegetable peeler to remove and discard the skin from the mango. Then, use a sharp Chef’s knife to slice the fruit from the stone (pit). Next, use a grater to grate the flesh slice or use a sharp knife to slice each section (or cheek) of the mango into long thin strips.

3. 3

   Toss Salad Ingredients: Toss Ingredients: Add the thin strips of mangos to a large mixing bowl or serving bowl. Add the romaine/cabbage, bell pepper, jalapeno, carrots, and green onions. Toss to combine.

4. 4

   Pour on Salad Dressing and Toss: Add Dressing: When ready to serve, drizzle some of the Thai salad dressing over the mango salad. Gently toss to coat all the ingredients.

5. 5

   Serve Thai Mango Salad: Garnish and Serve Thai Mango Salad: Garnish the top of the mango thai salad with roasted cashews or peanuts, fresh cilantro, and fresh mint. Serve with the remaining dressing on the side and enjoy immediately.