Spicy

This bright and spicy salad is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. The watercress is peppery and refreshing, the mango is sweet and juicy, and the red onion adds a bit of bite. The cilantro and lime juice add a bright, citrusy flavor, while the cumin and red pepper flakes give the salad a bit of a kick.

This salad was inspired by a trip I took to Thailand a few years ago. I was eating at a street food stall when I was served a salad that was similar to this one. It was so good that I asked the vendor for the recipe, and he was kind enough to give it to me. I've been making this salad ever since, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 bunch watercress, trimmed and washed
• 1 mango, peeled and diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to coat.
2. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The watercress is a good source of vitamins and minerals, and it has a peppery flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients in the salad.
• The mango is a sweet and juicy fruit that adds a bit of sweetness to the salad.
• The red onion adds a bit of bite to the salad, and it also helps to balance out the sweetness of the mango.
• The cilantro and lime juice add a bright, citrusy flavor to the salad.
• The cumin and red pepper flakes give the salad a bit of a kick.