Description
A unique sweet-and-savory salad that combines juicy mangoes with briny olives for a refreshing and flavorful side dish. Perfect for summer gatherings, light lunches, or as an accompaniment to grilled dishes.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup mixed green and black olives, pitted and sliced
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the salad base: Place the diced mangoes, sliced olives, and thinly sliced red onion in a large bowl to form the foundation of your salad.
- Add fresh herbs: Sprinkle the chopped parsley and mint over the fruit and olives to infuse fresh, herbal notes into the dish.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and black pepper until well combined to create a bright, tangy dressing.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together, ensuring the dressing coats all components evenly.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate the salad for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and serve chilled for best taste and refreshment.
Notes
- Use a mix of green and Kalamata olives for extra depth of flavor.
- Add crumbled feta cheese for a richer variation.
- Best served fresh to maintain the crisp texture and bright flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
