Malaysian Mango Salad
on Mar 18, 2025, Updated May 13, 2025
Malaysian Mango Salad is a delicious salad that takes under 10 minutes to come together. Munch on this salad while mangoes are in season. Here is how to make it (vegan, gluten-free).
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About Malaysian Mango Salad
Malaysian Mango Salad is a super easy salad where ripe mango is the star ingredient.
This vegan and gluten-free mango salad recipe comes together in under 10 minutes using simple ingredients. All you have to do is prepare the mango and toss the cubes with a few other ingredients.
Malaysian style Mango Salad is spicy, sweet, and tangy, all at the same time. Make it in summer when fresh, ripe mangoes are in season.
Ingredients
Mangoes – Choose mangoes that are ripe, firm, and juicy. Thai mangoes, champagne mangoes, Florida mangoes, or Indian mangoes like kesar or Alphonso works great in this recipe.
Onion – I like to add red onions to this salad for their pungent taste. They pair very well with sweet mangoes.
Sambal Paste – This adds a very nice Malaysian touch to the salad. If it’s not available, use Asian Red Chili Paste instead.
Other than these main ingredients, you will also need mint leaves, cilantro (fresh coriander leaves), salt, and sugar.
How To Make Malaysian Mango Salad
Preparation
Start by preparing the mangoes. You will need 3 cups of cubed mangoes. Wash 2-3 large mangoes and wipe them with a kitchen towel.
Peel the mangoes using a sharp paring knife. Cut the flesh off from the pit and discard the pit. Cut the flesh into bite-size cubes.
Peel a small red onion and thinly slice it.
Chop fresh mint and cilantro.
Make The Salad
Add the following ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
- 3 cups peeled and cubed ripe mangoes
- ¼ cup sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoon chopped mint
- ½ teaspoon sambal paste
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
Mix everything together.
Chill the salad for 30 minutes and serve chilled.
Storage Suggestions
This salad tastes best when made fresh. You can prepare the mangoes and onions in advance and refrigerate them.
When ready to serve, chop the mint and cilantro and toss them with the other ingredients.
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Malaysian Mango Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups peeled and cubed ripe mangoes
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint
- ½ teaspoon sambal paste (or red chili paste)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Add mangoes, onions, cilantro, mint, sambal paste, salt, and sugar to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix everything together.
- Chill the salad for 30 minutes and serve chilled.
What a beautiful dish! I’ve never heard of it before, but I’d love to try it. Thanks for the recipe!
Thnx Ron. Do try. I am sure you will love it.