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Refreshing Zesty Thai Mango Salad With Crunchy Peanuts Summer Vibes

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A vibrant and refreshing Thai-inspired salad featuring sweet mangoes, crisp vegetables, 

Ingredients

·         2 large ripe mangoes (about 450 g / 1 lb), peeled and julienned

·         1 medium red bell pepper (150 g / 5 oz), thinly sliced

·         1 medium carrot (100 g / 3.5 oz), julienned

·         1 small red onion (70 g / 2.5 oz), thinly sliced

·         ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves (15 g), loosely packed

·         ¼ cup fresh mint leaves (8 g), loosely packed

·         ½ cup unsalted roasted peanuts (75 g), roughly chopped

For the Dressing

·         3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (45 ml)

·         2 tablespoons fish sauce (30 ml)

·         1½ tablespoons brown sugar or palm sugar (20 g)

·         1 small garlic clove, finely minced

·         1 small fresh red chili, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1.      Place the julienned mangoes, bell pepper, carrot, red onion, cilantro, and mint in a large bowl.

2.      In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and chili until the sugar dissolves.

3.      Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

4.      Sprinkle chopped peanuts over the top just before serving.

Notes

·         Use firm, ripe mangoes for the best texture.

·         Add peanuts at the last moment to keep them crunchy.

·         Adjust chili to taste for desired spice level.