Description
This fresh mango cucumber salad is sweet, crunchy, and lightly tangy, perfect as a refreshing side or light lunch option with a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe mango (peeled and sliced)
- 1 large cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon honey (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional add-ins: chopped mint or cilantro
- Optional add-ins: red onion slices
- Optional add-ins: chili flakes or fresh chili
Instructions
- Peel and slice the mango into thin strips or cubes.
- Slice the cucumber into rounds or half-moons.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Combine the mango and cucumber in a bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the mango and cucumber and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange the salad nicely on a plate.
- Top with optional chopped mint, red onion slices, or chili if desired.
- Serve chilled for best flavor, paired well with grilled chicken, seafood, or as a refreshing snack.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg