Recipe & Video by Nicole Dayani (@nicoleskitchenla)
“I wanted to share my easy 10-minute shaved mango, fennel, and fresh almond salad with you all. Fresh almonds, also known as Chaghaleh Badoom, are a beloved fruit and snack among Iranians, traditionally enjoyed with salt. I love elevating them by incorporating them into fresh salads!”
Nicole’s 10-Minute Mango, Fennel & Fresh Almond Shaved Salad

Serves: 6
Ingredients
- – ½ cup shaved almonds
- – 3 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- – 1 mango, thinly sliced
- – 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- – ⅛ red onion, thinly sliced
- – ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- – 3 tablespoons olive oil
- – Juice of half a lemon
- – 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- – 1 tablespoon sumac
- – ½ teaspoon salt
Directions
- 1. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- 2. Toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- 3. Serve and enjoy!