Sarin’s Thai: Thai Mango Salad

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Thai Mango Salad – Sarin’s Thai

1. 1 large Thai green mango or unripe mango*

2. 1 large red pepper

3. a handful of Romaine lettuce leaves

4. 2 green onions, white parts sliced finely

5. 1 zuchini

6. 1 red chilli pepper, diced finely

7. handful of roasted cashews (or peanuts), chopped

8. fresh coriander and/or mint, chopped + a few whole leaves for decoration

9. 1/2 lb. cooked shrimp (optional, but suggested)

Dressing

1. 2-3 tbsp lime juice

2. 1 tbsp sesame oil

3. 1 small garlic clove, pressed

4. 2 tbsp tamari (for gluten-free version) or soy sauce

5. 1 tsp maple syrup or sugar

6. ground pepper, to taste

Prepare

1. Using a sharp knife or a special peeler, julienne mango, pepper and zuchinni. Tear lettuce leaves roughly.

2. Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside for the flavours to marry.

3. In a large mixing bowl, mix together all salad ingredients apart from nuts.

4. Mix the dressing in, adjust seasoning. Serve sprinkled with nuts and a few leaves of mint and/or coriander.

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-Sarin Basley

There are two things that characterize Sarin — her laughter and her food.  Sarin is passionate about food, especially Thai food, and she cooks taditional Thai with her own twist. Sarin also loves being a wife and mother.