Sweet and Savory Minced Pork and Mango Salad
Cooked minced pork and ripe mango are tossed together with crisp fresh vegetables in a salad that hits sweet, savory, and crunchy notes at once. The flavor profile draws on Southeast Asian seasonings — think fish sauce, lime, and chili. It's ready quickly and works well as a light main or a substantial side.
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Large skillet
- Spatula
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork preferably organic
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups ripe mango diced
- 1 cup cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 medium red chili thinly sliced
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts crushed
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork. Cook, breaking up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. The pork should be sizzling and slightly crispy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice to create a balanced dressing. The mixture should taste tangy and slightly sweet, with a gentle kick from the fish sauce.
- In a large salad bowl, combine cooked pork, mango, cucumber, red bell pepper, and cilantro. Toss with the dressing until well coated.
- Garnish with red chili slices and crushed peanuts before serving.
Notes
Jen’s Tips:
- For a vegetarian twist, substitute pork with firm tofu.
- To intensify the flavor, marinate the pork in part of the dressing for 15 minutes before cooking.
- If you’re sensitive to spice, you can omit or reduce the red chili.
Nutrition
Calories: 468kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 24gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 1168mgPotassium: 760mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2388IUVitamin C: 103mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
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