Asian basil salad (gluten-free)

I wanted to make an Asian salad with what I had in the fridge, and it's always a success. This refreshing, gluten-free salad is perfect for summer meals or a light lunch. Green mango (or, more easily, a slightly underripe mango) adds a sweet and tangy touch, raw vegetables and roasted cashews provide crunch, while basil (preferably Thai) adds an irresistible aroma. Simple to prepare and full of flavor, this recipe is sure to please.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Total time 15 minutes

Difficulty: Beginner

Special diet: naturally gluten-free

Ingredients

For the salad:
1 green mango, peeled and cut into julienne strips or grated (or an unripe mango)
1 red bell pepper, cut into a fine julienne
1 grated carrot or carrot cut into thin sticks
1 small courgette, cut into julienne strips
1 green onion
50g of unsalted, lightly roasted cashew nuts
A handful of fresh Thai basil leaves
A few fresh mint leaves (optional, for added freshness)
For the vinaigrette:
2 tbsp fish sauce (check that it is gluten-free)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
The juice of half a lime
1 tsp of brown sugar or honey
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 fresh red chili, thinly sliced (or Sriracha (optional for spice))

Preparation

1
Preparing the vegetables: In a large bowl, mix the grated mango, julienned red pepper, sliced green onion, a few leaves of romaine lettuce, grated carrot and zucchini.
2
Dressing preparation: In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice and sugar.
3
Stir well until the sugar dissolves. Then add the garlic and chili if you want a touch of spice.
4
Assembling the salad: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and mix gently to coat each ingredient without crushing them.
5
Incorporate the Thai basil leaves and, if desired, the mint for an even fresher aroma.
6
Presentation and serving: Arrange the salad on individual plates or a large serving platter. Add the toasted cashews. Garnish with a few extra basil leaves.
7
Serve immediately to enjoy the full freshness of the ingredients.

Note

For a complete salad, you can add cooked shrimp marinated in a little gluten-free soy sauce

Keywords: gluten-free Asian salad, Asian salad with mango and crunchy vegetables