Mango and Roasted Cashew Salad
Original Kaboose.com recipe and photography by Vanessa Bush
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This rich spring recipe combines sweet, flavorful mango and its relative, the crunchy cashew. Combined with wine, ginger and maple crystals, the pair makes a light fruit salad that's perfect for an Earth Day meal or an anytime side dish.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup organic sweet white wine, such as a Riesling
- 1/4 cup maple crystals, or light brown sugar
- 1 large mango, cut into medium-size cubes (about 1-1/2 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 cup oven-roasted cashews (see Tip)
- Garnish: 8 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
Cooking Instructions
- Pour wine into medium bowl. Add maple crystals, and stir until completely dissolved.
Add mango cubes and grated ginger. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours to let the flavors mingle. - Drain off excess liquid; return to bowl. Add cashews and mix well. Garnish with fresh mint.
Substitution(s)
Other tropical fruits such as pineapples and papayas are good alternatives to the fresh mango in this recipe.
Tips & Tricks
To make the oven-roasted cashews: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spread raw cashews on a baking sheet and toast in oven about 5-8 minutes, until cashews turn a light golden brown.
Preparation Time:
Ready In:
Servings:
10 minutes
Ready In:
2 hours 10 minutes
Servings:
2
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