Happier Mango Salad | Costa Rica

mango

🥗Healthier: papaya

💰Cheaper: canned mango

Papaya is lower in calories and can be more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper is milder and more accessible.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion provides a fresh flavor with fewer calories.

Start by cutting the bottom off the mango to create a flat surface.

Cut down the sides of the mango to remove the flesh from the seed.

Score the mango flesh and scoop it into a mixing bowl.

Mash the mango slightly with a mixer.

Add honey, olive oil, and white vinegar to the bowl with the mango.

Cut the avocados and add them to the bowl.

Chop the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Cut the hearts of palm and add them to the bowl.

Juice the lime and add it to the mixture, removing any seeds.

Add walnuts to the bowl, adjusting the quantity to taste.

Mix all ingredients together and serve the salad.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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