Beat the Heat with This Refreshing Green Mango Salad - Vietnamese Summer Secret! 🥭

Getting tired of the same old lettuce salads this summer? Want something that actually tastes exciting and cools you down on those hot Canadian days? Let me share with you one of Vietnam's best-kept secrets for summer refreshment - Green Mango Salad with Shrimp Salt!

This isn't just any salad. In Vietnam, we eat this when it's 35°C outside and we need something crispy, tangy, and absolutely refreshing. The best part? It takes only 10 minutes to make, and you probably won't find anything like this at your local restaurant!

Why Green Mango? Unlike ripe sweet mangoes, green mangoes are crispy like apples and have a slightly sour taste that's perfect for hot weather. They're available at most Asian grocery stores across Toronto and Vancouver, and trust me - once you try this, you'll understand why Vietnamese people are obsessed with it!

Ingredients (Serves 2-3 people):

• 2 medium green mangoes (firm and unripe)

• 1 carrot, julienned

• Fresh mint leaves - handful

• Fresh cilantro - handful

• Crushed peanuts - 2 tablespoons

• VieGou Shrimp Salt - 2 tablespoons

• Lime juice - from 2 limes

• Sugar - 1 teaspoon

How to Make It:

Step 1: Peel the green mangoes and shred them into thin strips using a julienne peeler or sharp knife. If you don't have these tools, a regular peeler works too - just peel long strips!

Step 2: Soak the mango strips in cold water for 5 minutes. This keeps them extra crispy and removes any excess starch.

Step 3: In a large bowl, mix lime juice, sugar, and VieGou Shrimp Salt. The shrimp salt adds that authentic umami flavor that makes this salad absolutely irresistible!

Step 4: Drain the mango strips and add them to the bowl along with julienned carrots, fresh herbs, and crushed peanuts.

Step 5: Toss everything together and let it sit for 2-3 minutes so all the flavors can mix.

Pro Tips:

• Choose mangoes that feel hard like rocks - if they give when you press them, they're too ripe!

• No green mango? Try this with green papaya or even cucumber for a similar effect

• Add a small chili if you like some heat

• This salad tastes even better after 10 minutes in the fridge

The magic happens when the VieGou Shrimp Salt meets the sour mango - it creates this perfect balance of salty, sweet, and tangy that's absolutely addictive. My Canadian friends always ask for the recipe after trying this!

This salad is perfect for BBQ parties, potluck dinners, or just when you want something light and refreshing for lunch. It's also naturally gluten-free and packed with vitamins!

Ready to bring authentic Vietnamese summer flavors to your kitchen? Try VieGou Shrimp Salt and taste the difference that real, traditional flavoring makes. Contact us for a free sample and start your Vietnamese cooking adventure today!