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 Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Combine main ingredients: Place the diced mangoes, olives, and red onion in a large bowl, providing the fruity and briny base of the salad.
- Add herbs: Sprinkle in the chopped parsley and fresh mint to infuse herbal freshness and additional color to the salad.
- Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper to create a light and zesty dressing.
- Toss salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to evenly coat all the ingredients, balancing the flavors.
- Chill and serve: Chill the salad for 10 minutes before serving to enhance the flavor melding and provide a refreshing temperature.
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 retain the vibrant flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
