PROS
This Wegmans Thai Green Bean and Mango Salad is packed with vitamins and minerals from the fresh vegetables and fruits used in the recipe.
It is a refreshing and filling salad perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
CONS
Fish sauce and hot sauce may not be to everyone’s taste, and the red onion may overpower the other flavors in the salad if not thinly sliced.
Additionally, this salad may be too spicy for some individuals.
HEALTH & BENEFITS
This salad is low in calories and high in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C.
Green beans are a good source of vitamin A, C, and K, as well as folate and potassium. Mangoes are rich in vitamin C, folate, and potassium, and promote healthy digestion. Red bell peppers are packed with vitamin A, C, and K, as well as fiber and carotenoids which have antioxidant properties. Cilantro has antibacterial and antifungal properties, and helps lower cholesterol levels. Lemongrass has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects, improving digestion and aiding in weight loss.
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