A vibrant platter showcasing bright orange mango pieces and golden chickpeas, nestled in a bed of verdant lettuce. The salad is studded with toasted peanuts, and the glossy, tamarind dressing drizzled over adds a mouthwatering allure. A small heap of chopped coriander leaves and thin red onion rings provide vibrant pops of color.

African Sunset Salad

Name: African Sunset Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 4 lettuce leaves hand-torn; 1 medium ripe mango cubed; 1 cup cooked chickpeas; 1/4 cup peanuts toasted; 1 small red onion thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves chopped; 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

A vibrant, crunchy, sweet-savory African-inspired lettuce salad.

Category Salad

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style African

Technique Tossing

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily recipe · July 14, 2025

A little about this dish

Immerse yourself in the delightful tour of Africa with our 'African Sunset Salad' that captures the exotic and vibrant flavors of Africa. This salad plays around with a variety of textures and flavors, featuring crunchy lettuce, sweet mangoes, spiced chickpeas, toasted peanuts, and a tangy tamarind dressing.

Ingredients (for 2)

Lettuce leaves — 4 — hand-torn
Medium ripe mango — 1 — cubed
Cooked chickpeas — 1 cup
Peanuts — 1/4 cup — toasted
Small red onion — 1 — thinly sliced
Fresh coriander leaves — 1/4 cup — chopped
Tamarind pulp — 2 tablespoons
Maple syrup — 1 tablespoon
Extra virgin olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Salt — 1/2 teaspoon
Ground pepper — 1/4 teaspoon

Preparation

Step 1 — 🥗🥭🥜

In a large bowl, combine the hand-torn lettuce, cubes of ripe mango, cooked chickpeas, thinly sliced red onion, and toasted peanuts.
Step 2 — 🍯🥄🍶

In a separate bowl, whisk together the tamarind pulp, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well blended.
Step 3 — 🥗🥣🤲

Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, making sure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 4 — 🌿🥣🍴

Garnish the salad by sprinkling chopped fresh coriander leaves over the top. Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

A final fox tip

This versatile salad, not only portrays a beautiful canvas of colors but is filled with nutrient-rich ingredients. For fun variations, you could add in some grilled chicken or tofu for a protein boost, or possibly some freshly diced avocados for a dose of healthy fats. Also, getting your children involved in the dressing prep is a fun and safe task for them.