Name: Spicy Mango Salad with Peanuts (Ghanaian-inspired)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 whole Firm ripe mangoes; 1 whole Red bell pepper; 0.5 whole Cucumber; 0.25 whole Red onion; 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts; 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro; 3 tbsp Lime juice; 0.5 piece Scotch bonnet pepper (or chili flakes); 1 tsp Honey or agave syrup; 0.25 tsp Salt

Spicy Mango Salad with Peanuts (Ghanaian-inspired)

SaladsSnackVegetarianVeganGluten-FreeQuick & Easy

Ingredients (10)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Firm ripe mangoes	2 whole	83	1g	21g	1g
Red bell pepper	1 whole	10	0g	2g	0g
Cucumber	0.5 whole	6	0g	1g	0g
Red onion	0.25 whole	4	0g	1g	0g
Roasted peanuts	0.5 cup	141	7g	4g	12g
Fresh cilantro	0.25 cup	0	0g	0g	0g
Lime juice	3 tbsp	4	0g	1g	0g
Scotch bonnet pepper (or chili flakes)	0.5 piece	1	0g	0g	0g
Honey or agave syrup	1 tsp	7	0g	2g	0g
Salt	0.25 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (10)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Firm ripe mangoes	2 whole	83	1g	21g	1g
Red bell pepper	1 whole	10	0g	2g	0g
Cucumber	0.5 whole	6	0g	1g	0g
Red onion	0.25 whole	4	0g	1g	0g
Roasted peanuts	0.5 cup	141	7g	4g	12g
Fresh cilantro	0.25 cup	0	0g	0g	0g
Lime juice	3 tbsp	4	0g	1g	0g
Scotch bonnet pepper (or chili flakes)	0.5 piece	1	0g	0g	0g
Honey or agave syrup	1 tsp	7	0g	2g	0g
Salt	0.25 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Peel and dice the mangoes. Dice red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion into small, uniform pieces.
Step 2
Chop cilantro. Crush roasted peanuts coarsely.
Step 3
For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, finely minced scotch bonnet (or chili flakes), honey/agave, and salt.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine the diced mangoes, bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Step 6
Stir in the chopped cilantro and most of the crushed peanuts, reserving some for garnish.
Step 7
Serve immediately, garnished with remaining peanuts. This salad is best enjoyed fresh.