Description
Mango Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, sweet, and tangy dish that combines juicy mangoes with crisp cucumbers and a zesty lime dressing. Light, colorful, and full of flavor, it’s perfect as a side dish, summer salad, or a quick healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe mangoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 large cucumber (or 2 small, sliced or cubed)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or mint (finely chopped)
- Salt (to taste)
Optional Add-Ins
- ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 small jalapeño or chili (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (for added sweetness)
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts or sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Preparation
- Wash all ingredients thoroughly
- Peel the mango and cut into cubes
- Slice cucumber into thin rounds or cubes
- Finely chop herbs
2. Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, combine:
- Fresh lime juice
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Optional sweetener
Whisk until fully blended.
3. Combine Ingredients
- Add mango and cucumber to a large bowl
- Toss gently to avoid breaking the mango
- Add herbs and optional ingredients
4. Add Dressing
- Pour dressing over the salad
- Toss lightly until evenly coated
5. Chill and Serve
- Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes
- Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 140 Kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg