How to Make Thai-Inspired Spinach and Mango Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai cuisine is known for its bold, vibrant flavors and the perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy. One of the most popular Thai dishes is the mango salad, which typically combines ripe mangoes with a savory dressing and a variety of fresh herbs and vegetables. In this recipe, we put a spin on the classic mango salad by adding tender baby spinach, creating a Thai-inspired spinach and mango salad that is both refreshing and packed with flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 2 medium mangos - peeled, seeded, and diced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 small red chile pepper, cut into thin strips
  • sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh lemongrass
  • 1 small Thai chile, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon coconut sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine spinach, mangos, cilantro, and chile pepper in a large mixing bowl. Season with sea salt and pepper.
  • Slice lime leaves in a chiffonade cut (long, thin strips). Place in a small food processor with olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest, sesame oil, fish sauce, ginger, lemongrass, Thai chile, garlic, and coconut sugar; blitz until combined.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss well to combine. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    218 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 755mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 67mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 457mg