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No Oil Mango Vinegar Salad Dressing Recipe

Simple Cooking with no oil easy mango tangy vinegar salad dressing.

Mango salad
Mango salad

Mango Vinegar Salad Dressing Recipe Without Fattening Oil

Ingredients
2 mangoes peeled, seeded, and cubed
1/2 pound fresh strawberries quartered
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
8 cups mixed salad greens

Directions
Add fruits, pepper and vinegar in a jar with a lid. Seal jar, and shake vigorously to mix. Sit overnight in the refrigerator. In a large bowl, mix salad greens, with mango mixture, serve.

Did you know?
Mangoes will produce their first crop after 4 - 6 years when grown from seed. Harvesting can be done for up to 20 years before the mango tree becomes unable to produce fruit.

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What is The African Gourmet blog about?

The African Gourmet explores African food, history, and culture through recipes, folktales, and proverbs written for curious readers worldwide.

Who writes The African Gourmet?

The blog is written and curated by Ivy, a lifelong historian and storyteller who highlights Africa’s culinary and cultural richness.

How can I find African recipes on this site?

Use the “African Recipes” category or explore posts like African Recipes for regional dishes and ingredients.

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