Description
A refreshing salad combining ripe mangoes and cucumbers, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, finely sliced (optional)
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts or cashews, chopped (optional)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced mango, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes.
- Pour the dressing over the mango and cucumber mixture.
- Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with chopped peanuts or cashews if using.
- Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
- Add the dressing shortly before serving to keep the cucumber extra crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg