Mexican Mango Salad with Chipotle Vinaigrette

Mexican Mango Salad with Chipotle Vinaigrette

Look for ataulfo or champagne mangoes to use in this crisp salad, topped with a delicious, smoky chipotle vinaigrette and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 Tablespoon can chipotle chilis, minced
  • Squeeze of fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil 
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 
  • Pepper to taste 
  • 1 head of butter lettuce 
  • 3 ripe ataulfo or champagne mangoes, peeled and diced
  • ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese 
  • Red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

Mix vinaigrette:

In a small bowl, combine shallot and vinegar. Let stand 10 min. Add honey, chipotle and lime juice and stir to combine. Whisk in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Assemble the salad:

On a platter or shallow bowl, layer lettuce leaves and mango. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and top with cotija and red onion. Sprinkle a bit more salt, pepper and a final drizzle of the vinaigrette to finish.