Spinach and Mango Salad

Ingredients and Weight:

• 400g spinach, cleaned and trimmed
• 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil for dressing
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 10 minutes (if you prefer the spinach slightly wilted)
• Total: 30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Prepare the spinach by removing any tough stems and washing thoroughly.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cleaned spinach, diced mangoes, and thinly sliced red onions.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and sugar to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the spinach and mango mixture and toss gently to combine.
5. Add the dried cranberries and mix gently.
6. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Nutritional Information: (Please note that the nutritional information may vary depending on the exact ingredients used.)

• Calories: Approximately 300 per serving (depending on the amount of dressing used)
• Fat: Moderate from oil and cranberries
• Carbohydrates: From spinach, mango, and cranberries
• Protein: From spinach and mangoes

Dish Characteristics:

• Fusion of flavors: Mango provides a sweet contrast to the slightly bitter spinach.
• Fresh and light: Perfect for a summer meal or as a side dish.
• Easy to customize: Adjust the dressing or add other fruits or vegetables based on preference.

User Comments:

• "This salad was refreshing and filled with flavor. The combination of mango and spinach was unexpected but delicious."
• "I loved the cranberries in this salad, they added a nice tangy note."
• "The dressing was simple but really made the salad stand out."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use fresh ingredients for best results.
• Adjust the amount of dressing based on your preference for a more or less wet salad.
• If you don't have dried cranberries, you can use fresh or frozen ones (but they may need to be chopped smaller).