We had been given a box of mangoes and I was searching for ways to use them up when I came across this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens and it was just sensational!
Salad with Mango Dressing
Ingredients
- 200 grams mixed lettuce leaves
- 3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
- 2 large mangoes
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon snipped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon snipped fresh chives
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl toss together the mixed leaves, and basil; set aside. Slice the cheeks of the mango,peel and cut into thin slices. Cut and dice the remaining mango on the pit to make up ½ to 1 cup and set aside for dressing.
- For dressing, in a blender or food processor combine the ½ to 1 cup chopped mango, vinegar, oil, honey, mint, and chives. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle about half the dressing over salad greens; toss gently to coat. Arrange salad in a serving bowl and top with mango slices, remaining dressing, and additional freshly ground pepper.