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Kale Mango Salad

Made by Anastasia Papapetros - Serves 6 Filed Under: Green Salad Recipes, Make Ahead Salads, Salad Index, Salad Recipes By Ingredient, Salads by Season, Salads with Fruit, Summer Salads

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Kale Mango Salad is a MUST try salad recipe that you will be making again and again. Ideal for pot lucks, barbecues, and weekday lunches.

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Kale mango salad in bowl with kale leaves and mango cheeks on the side.

This salad is UNBELIEVABLE!!! Softened kale, oh so sweet, juicy mango chunks, brilliant red pomegranate arils and crunchy pistachios drizzled with a dash of pomegranate molasses - YUM!!!!

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  1. Ingredients and Substitutions 
  2. How to Make It
  3.  Serving Suggestions  🍽
  4. Tips and Questions 
  5. More Mango Salad Recipes
  6. Recipe Card

Ingredients and Substitutions 

  • Kale - forms the base for this salad and is ideal as it is long lasting. It may be replaced with other sturdy greens such as chard or silverbeet, crisp lettuce such as cos/romaine, or even some baby spinach or arugula/rocket.
  • Mango - to add a spot of colour and some wonderful sweetness to this salad. Choose your favourite variety but if you are unable to find any mangos try some peaches, nectarines or for cooler months try red apple or pear.
  • Avocado - added for its wonderful creaminess and healthy fats which boost the satiety of this salad. If you are not a fan just leave it out.
  • Pomegranate Arils - provide a spot of colour and some tartness here but if you are unable to find them try some blueberries or dried cranberries instead.
  • Pomegranate Molasses - used to finish off the salad and add some sweet yet tart flavour. It can be substituted with a balsamic glaze or just a drizzle of balsamic instead.
LABELLED INGREDIENTS FOR KALE MANGO SALAD

How to Make It

Step 1 - Massage Kale

Wash your kale under cold running water.

WASHING KALE UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER

Either rip the leafy parts of the kale from the ribs, or cut them off with a knife, then discard the ribs.

STRIPPING KALE STEMS BY HAND

Finely shred your kale leaves.

SHREDDING KALE WITH A SHARP KNIFE

Place your kale leaves in a large mixing bowl, add some salt, oil and apple cider vinegar and gently rub the leaves together for approximately 3-5 minutes to soften kale for a more palatable salad.

Please don’t overdo it, as you don’t want your kale to turn to mush.

Hands massaging kale in a bowl with dressing.

Step 2 - Cut Mango

Hold the mango upright, and starting 1cm out from the stem, cut off the two widest cheeks. If the knife runs into the pit, just start again a little further out. 

HANDS HOLDING MANGO AND SLICING CHEEK WITH A KNIFE ON A WOODEN BOARD

Now take each cheek and use the tip of the knife to cut in a crosshatch pattern through the flesh lengthwise, without cutting the skin.

HANDS CUTTING MANGO FLESH INTO CROSS-HATCH PATTERN WITH A KNIFE ON A WOODEN BOARD

Either scoop out the mango flesh with a spoon.

HANDS SCOOPING OUT MANGO FLESH WITH A SPOON ON A WOODEN BOARD

Or you can flip the mango inside out and push the cubes off with your thumb or a spoon.

HANDS FLIPPING OUT DICED MANGO CHEEK ON WOODEN BOARD

With the remaining sides on the mango pit, peel the skin and slice them off, following the curve of the pit, and then dice.

DICING MANGO FLASH ON A WOODEN BOARD WITH A KNIFE

Step 3 - Remove Pomegranate Arils

Wash the pomegranate, cut out the core and base then cut in half.

Pomegranates with the core being cut out on a wooden board with a knife.

Break each pomegranate half apart and remove the pomegranate arils, being careful to peel off all the skin.

11-REMOVE-ARILS FROM MEMBRANE

Step 4 - Prep Avocado

Wash, peel and dice avocado into bite sized chunks.

DICING SHEPHARD AVOCADOS ON WOODEN BOARD

Step 5 - Assemble Your Salad

Place the diced mango, pomegranate arils, diced avocado and crushed pistachios in the mixing bowl with the kale.

Kale mango salad ingredients in a glass bowl

Season your kale mango salad and mix well to combine.

Mixinhpg kale mango salad in a glass bowl with tongs

Arrange in a salad bowl and keep chilled until ready to serve.

Kale mango salad in bowl

Drizzle with the balsamic glaze to finish.

Hands drizzling pomegranate molasses from white container over kale mango salad

 Serving Suggestions  🍽

With gorgeous summer flavours, this is the perfect salad to serve at a barbecue. This salad pairs beautifully with pork belly roasts, spicy chicken wings, crispy roast duck or perfectly cooked steak.

Tips and Questions 

How to Choose a Ripe Mango

Smell it at the stem end, it should have a wonderful fruity aroma. Gently squeeze it and should give slightly but if it is too soft it will be overripe.

Can I Use Frozen or Tinned Mango?

No, frozen mango is definitely not the way to go in this salad, as it will be a bit mushy once it thaws. However, tinned mango would work well, strain all the juice, taste and if it is a bit too sweet then rinse and dry it well.

Can I Make Kale Mango Salad Ahead?

  • This salad can be made several hours in advance and kept chilled in the fridge until ready to serve.
  • Either squeeze lots of lemon juice on the avocado to prevent it from browning or cut it up and mix it through the salad just before serving.

What Can I Do With The Leftovers?

This salad is still great if kept in the fridge even after a few days, store it in an air-tight container.

What Diets is Kale Mango Salad Suitable For?

A versatile salad that can be suitable for various diets - dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo, vegan, vegetarian and whole30

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Kale mango salad in bowl with kale leaves and mango cheeks on the side.

Kale Mango Salad

Kale Mango Salad is a MUST try salad recipe that you will be making again and again. Ideal for pot lucks, barbecues, and weekday lunches.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
* Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Australian
Keyword: avocado, kale, make ahead salad, mango, packable, pomegranate
Difficulty: Easy
Diet: dairy free, Gluten free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian,, Whole30
Servings: 6 as a side
Calories: 431kcal
Author: Anastasia Papapetros
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Ingredients
  • 6 cups kale, shredded (approx. 1 bunch g / 14 oz)
  • 300 grams avocado approx. 1 large, 11 oz
  • 700 grams mango approx. 2 medium, 25 oz
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils approx. 1 medium
  • ½ cup Pistachios
  • ⅓ apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Pomegranate molasses sugar free
Metric - Imperial
Instructions
  • Wash the kale, trim and remove the stems, then shred finely, place in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the oil and apple cider vinegar and massage the kale until soften.
  • Wash your mangos, peel,and cut into bite sized pieces, add to the kale.
  • Remove the arils from your pomegranate, add to kale and mango.
  • Peel and dice your avocado add to your bowl along with the crushed pistachios.
  • Season the salad and mix well until combined.
  • Arrange in a salad bowl and drizzle with the pomegranate molasses.
  • Keep chilled until ready to serve.

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Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 938mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 8071IU | Vitamin C: 131mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 2mg
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Anastasia has been passionate about cooking since she was eight years old, and hasn't left the kitchen since! With over a decade of experience running her own coffee shop and catering business, Anastasia has developed a true love for salads - especially for family get-togethers and friends' functions. She's the go-to for bringing the perfect salad to any occasion!

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