Description
A light and refreshing mango cucumber salad that combines sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Perfect as a healthy side dish or a quick snack, this salad features juicy mangoes, crisp cucumbers, zesty lime juice, and fresh cilantro, all tossed in a simple olive oil dressing with a hint of honey and seasonings.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 large mango, peeled and diced
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Mango: Peel the mango and carefully dice it into small cubes, removing the pit.
- Prepare Cucumber: Peel the cucumber and slice it lengthwise, then dice it into small pieces.
- Slice Onion: Thinly slice the red onion into delicate rings or half-moons.
- Chop Cilantro: Chop the fresh cilantro finely, ensuring the stems are removed.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the diced mango, cucumber, and sliced red onion.
- Add Cilantro: Add the chopped cilantro to the bowl with the other ingredients.
- Add Olive Oil: Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the salad.
- Add Lime Juice: Squeeze the fresh lime juice directly over the mixture.
- Add Honey: Add the honey to the bowl and stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Season: Sprinkle in the sea salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Toss Salad: Toss the salad carefully to mix the flavors evenly, making sure not to mash the fruit.
- Chill (Optional): Serve immediately, or chill for a few minutes before serving if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy the refreshing mango cucumber salad!
Notes
- For extra crunch, add toasted nuts like cashews or peanuts.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 hours.
- Adjust honey to taste depending on the sweetness of your mango.
- For a spicy twist, add a pinch of chili flakes or finely chopped jalapeño.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor, avoid bottled lime juice.
