Description
A refreshing Thai Mango Cucumber Salad that combines sweet mangoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a zesty dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced mango, sliced cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and peanuts. Toss gently to mix.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving. For a chilled option, refrigerate for up to 30 minutes.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light meal.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the fish sauce with soy sauce or a vegan fish sauce alternative.
- Add cooked shrimp or grilled chicken for a protein boost and a heartier salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg