The Speares

Living the life in Muskoka


Mango Salad



For two. You can also make the full recipe.

In a medium-sized glass bowl, combine

  • zest of half a lime
  • juice of half a lime
  • 1/2 tbsp oil (not olive)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • a light grind of pepper

While that is marinating cut up
  • 1 nice big red mango, ripish but not squishy, long thin strips. Or you can use a couple of little yellow Alphonsos.
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, long thin strips
  • 1/4 small red onion, thin slices
  • 2 tbsp chopped basil
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Combine everything in the bowl, shortly before eating. Top with
  • chopped peanuts