- 4 large mangos – peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 large apples – cored and cut into 1×1/4-inch matchsticks
- 1/2 large onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts (optional)
- Mix mangos, apples, and onion together in a large bowl.
- Combine lime juice, cilantro, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a jar with a lid; shake well. Pour the dressing over the mango salad; toss gently to coat. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate salad for 30 minutes.
- Fold peanuts into the salad just before serving.