Dessert

Mango Salad with Sweet Chilli Lime Dressing Recipe

ByElara Stone November 9, 2025November 9, 2025

Introduction

This vibrant Mango Salad with Sweet Chilli Lime Dressing is a refreshing blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Perfect as a light lunch or a colorful side, it combines ripe mangoes, creamy avocado, and a zesty dressing to awaken your taste buds.

The image shows a fresh salad in a white bowl filled with chunky layers of bright orange mango pieces at the center, surrounded by vibrant green avocado cubes and cucumber chunks. Thin strips of red onion are scattered evenly across the top along with fresh green cilantro leaves. Light red chili flakes and crushed nuts are sprinkled over the salad, adding texture and color contrast. A wooden spoon is partially visible on the right side of the bowl, mixing the ingredients. In the background, there is a white marbled texture surface and lime wedges are placed on the far left inside the bowl. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
Juice of 2 limes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
½ tsp freshly grated ginger
Sea salt flakes, to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
½ small red onion, finely sliced
1 small cucumber, halved lengthways, then sliced
1 cup (30 g) coriander (cilantro) leaves, roughly chopped
¼ cup (40 g) crushed peanuts

Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chilli sauce, lime juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), and freshly grated ginger until well combined. Season with sea salt flakes and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
Step 2: Arrange the diced mango, sliced cucumber, diced avocado, finely sliced red onion, and chopped coriander in layers in a shallow serving bowl.
Step 3: Drizzle the sweet chilli lime dressing evenly over the layered salad.
Step 4: Sprinkle the crushed peanuts on top. Toss gently just before serving to maintain the beautiful layered appearance and texture.

Tips & Variations

For extra crunch, add chopped roasted cashews or toasted sesame seeds instead of peanuts.
Swap coriander for fresh mint leaves if you prefer a milder herb flavor.
Use a ripe but firm mango for the best balance of sweetness and texture.
Add a handful of cooked shrimp or grilled chicken to make it a heartier meal.

Storage

Store the salad and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Combine and toss just before serving to keep the avocado fresh and the ingredients crisp. Leftover salad is best eaten fresh and is not recommended for reheating.

How to Serve

The image shows a white bowl filled with a colorful salad. The salad has three main layers: the bottom layer with bright orange mango cubes, the middle layer with green cucumber chunks and avocado pieces, and the top layer with thin purple onion slices, fresh green cilantro leaves, crushed peanuts, and small lime wedges placed on the side. The salad has a textured look with a mix of soft, juicy, and crunchy ingredients, all arranged naturally in the bowl. The bowl is placed on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare the dressing in advance?

Yes, the dressing can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge. Just whisk again before drizzling over the salad.

What can I substitute for sweet chilli sauce?

If you don’t have sweet chilli sauce, you can mix sriracha with a little honey or sugar to achieve a similar balance of heat and sweetness.