Description
A delightful salad combining ripe mangoes and creamy mozzarella, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe mangoes
- 1 ball of fresh mozzarella
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- Fresh basil leaves (about ¼ cup)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the mangoes by slicing down the sides of the pit and scooping out cubes.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the mixing bowl.
- Cut the fresh mozzarella into small bite-sized pieces and add them into the bowl.
- Slice the red onion thinly and soak in cold water if too pungent, then add to the salad.
- Add the fresh basil leaves over the salad.
- Dress the salad by whisking together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then pour over the salad.
- Gently toss the mixture together to combine all the flavors.
Notes
Add avocado for creaminess, grill the ingredients for a smoky flavor, or serve over quinoa for a heartier dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: mango, mozzarella, salad, summer recipe, vegetarian dish