Mixed Greens with Mango Vinaigrette

Name: Mixed Greens with Mango Vinaigrette
Ingredients: 1 ripe mango; 0.5 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 lemons; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 0.25 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 ounces Boston lettuce, 1 small head; 4 ounces frisee; 1 Kirby cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds

3.7

(37)

By

Martha Stewart Editors

Updated on May 16, 2017

Servings:

4

This sweet and spicy salad makes the perfect weeknight appetizer.

Ingredients

1 ripe mango
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 lemons
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces Boston lettuce, 1 small head
4 ounces frisee
1 Kirby cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds

Directions

Make the vinaigrette: Peel the mango, and slice sides away from pit; use a paring knife to remove the peel. Slice one side into 1/8-inch-thick slices, and reserve. Chop remaining half, place in blender with lemon juice, and puree until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl, and whisk in olive oil. Add red-pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper.
Combine lettuce, frisee, mango slices, and cucumber slices in a large bowl, and toss to combine. Toss with a few spoonfuls ofmango vinaigrette.

Cook's Notes

You will have extra dressing for this salad. It will keep for a couple of days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.