# Zesty Mango Salads This Cambodian Green Mango Salad Features a Pleasing Crunchy Texture By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-03-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-mango-salad References: [wandercooks](http://www.wandercooks.com/cambodian-green-mango-salad/) & [wandercooks](http://www.wandercooks.com/cambodian-green-mango-salad/) If you want to eat healthy but are getting tired of the [boring old salad options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-salads), opt for this wonderfully crunchy Cambodian green mango salad instead. Not only does this salad have a pleasing [crunchy texture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-pickle-crunch-salad) and a vibrant array of flavors, it's also supremely healthy for you to consume. To prepare, start by julienne slicing one unripe green mango. Then, whip out your mortar and pestle and pound two small tomatoes, a cup of beans, a tablespoon of dried shrimp, lemongrass, shallots, fish sauce, kaffir lime juice, garlic and chilli -- these ingredients help give the Cambodian green mango salad the beautifully complex layers of flavor that make it such a wonderful indulgence. Pour this dressing over the green mango and garnish with crushed peanuts. The great thing about this green mango salad recipe is that it can easily be adjusted to anyone's taste by changing the amount of particular ingredients or substituting them out entirely. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Healthy Salad Alternatives:** Explore innovative and flavorful salad options that offer a refreshing twist on traditional recipes. - **Mortar and Pestle Cooking:** Discover the ancient technique of using a mortar and pestle to create unique and authentic flavors in your dishes. - **Customizable Recipes:** Embrace the trend of customizable recipes that allow individuals to adjust ingredients to their own taste preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunities for creating and selling healthy salad alternatives with unique and enticing flavors. - **Kitchenware and Cooking Tools:** Potential for developing innovative mortar and pestle sets and accessories to cater to the growing demand for traditional cooking techniques. - **Recipe Apps and Platforms:** The need for user-friendly platforms that offer customizable recipes and allow individuals to adapt ingredients and quantities according to personal preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dried Green Mango Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-sweetened-green-mango.md) - [Savory Satisfying Summertime Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habit-burger-grill-salads.md) - [Organic Mango Vinaigrette Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-mango-vinaigrette-dressing.md) - [Crunchy Asian-Inspired Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-crunch-salad.md) - [Chile-Lime Salad Toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-gourmet-and-tajin.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Jicama Slaws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-jicama-slaw.md) - [Easy Mango Sago Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-sago.md) - [Functional Signature Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-salads.md) - [Asian-Inspired Citrus Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-apple-citrus-salad.md)