Ingredient ! 4 cups lettuce (or a combination of mixed greens enough for 2 people). 1 mango (semi-ripe to ripe). 1 small bell pepper (red, cubed or sliced). 1 carrot (sliced into thin sticks or grated). half to 1 cup cucumber (sliced). one by four cup peanuts (dry-roasted, or cashews)
Basil Dressing: 15-20 basil leaves (or up to 25 if leaves are small). 1 scallions (sliced, including green stem). 3 tablespoons lime juice (fresh)
1 tablespoon fish sauce (OR soy sauce if vegetarian). 2 teaspoons brown sugar (or palm sugar). Optional 1 clove garlic.
Preparation ! Rinse fresh greens and use a salad spinner to dry. Place in a salad bowl. Add all the other vegetables.
Slice the mango on either side of the stone and scoop out the fruit. Slice fruit up into cubes To make the dressing, place all Basil Dressing ingredients in a mini chopper, food processor or blender. Blitz to create a delicious basil dressing. Drizzle dressing over salad (use a spoon to scrape it all out). Then toss well. Add nuts and toss again. Top with a few more nuts and enjoy!