Refreshing Mango Cucumber Salad
If you’re craving a dish that captures the essence of summer, look no further than this Refreshing Mango Cucumber Salad. Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this salad blends sweet mango with crisp cucumber, making it an ideal side for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. It’s incredibly easy to prepare, taking just 15 minutes, and is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you serve it alongside grilled chicken or enjoy it as a light snack, its refreshing taste is perfect for hot days. Plus, it’s versatile enough to adapt with various ingredients to suit your taste!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by peeling and dicing the mango and cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced mango, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- For the dressing, whisk together lime juice, honey (if using), salt, black pepper, and olive oil until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl and gently toss until everything is coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Allow the salad to chill in the fridge for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg