Asparagus and Mango Salad

This Asparagus and Mango Salad is everything you want from a spring recipe. Fresh, vibrant, and just a little unexpected. It’s one of those dishes that makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about asparagus.

Tender green asparagus—with its earthy, slightly bitter edge—meets ultra-sweet, juicy mango. It’s a bold flavor pairing that just works. To brighten things up even more, there’s a zesty coriander and lemon dressing that ties it all together beautifully.

Still want more? A drizzle of honey adds a gentle sweetness that balances the bold notes, while a touch of fresh red chili delivers just enough heat to keep things interesting.

Boring asparagus dishes? Not today. This salad brings the wow.

Ingredient Tips for Asparagus and Mango Salad

This green asparagus salad comes together with just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients. Simple, seasonal, and packed with flavor. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Green asparagus: Available year-round, but at its best from local harvests between April and June. Look for spears that squeak slightly when rubbed together — that’s the sign of real freshness.
• Mango: Choose one that’s ripe and juicy, but still firm enough to hold its shape in the salad.
• Red onion & fresh cilantro: These add a punch of sharpness and herby brightness.
• For the dressing: Freshly squeezed lime juice, a touch of honey, good olive oil, and a finely chopped red chili. The vibe? Think a little like ceviche — zesty, spicy, and irresistibly fresh.

Craving more springtime inspiration like this Mango Asparagus Salad?

Then you’ll love these fresh and flavorful asparagus recipes:

• White Asparagus with Orange and Tarragon
• Strawberry Lentil Salad with Asparagus
• Asparagus Potato Salad with Peas and Herbs

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Asparagus and Mango Salad

This Asparagus and Mango Salad is a healthy, easy side dishes for any occasion. Made with fresh cilantro, fresh red chili and freshly squeezed lime juice.

Course Side Dish

Category Mediterranean

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 256 kcal

Autor Elle

Ingredients

For the salad:

• 500 g green asparagus
• 2 small or 1 large firm but ripe mangos, peeled and finely sliced
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 bunch cilantro, leaves removed

For the dressing:

• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 5 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 fresh red chili, seeded and chopped

Method

1. Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus. Blanch the asparagus in plenty of boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes (depending on thickness). Remove with tongs, or drain in a colander, and immediately transfer to icy cold water to cool. Remove from the cold water and drain well.
2. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients.
3. Toss the asparagus, mango slices, red onion and cilantro with the dressing and serve.

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