Caribbean Cucumber Salad
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Caribbean Cucumber Salad is a refreshing tropical twist on a classic side dish. Made with crisp cucumbers, juicy ripe mango, vibrant red bell pepper, and a hint of heat from optional minced scotch bonnet pepper, this salad delivers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy. The zesty lime juice dressing, lightly sweetened with honey and fragranced with fresh cilantro, ties the dish together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an easy, healthy, and colorful choice perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a light accompaniment to your favorite grilled dishes. This Caribbean-inspired recipe brings a taste of the islands to your table while staying low-effort yet high-impact.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized cucumber
- 1 ripe mango
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 small red onion
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon, finely minced (optional for heat) scotch bonnet pepper
Instructions
1. Wash the cucumbers and peel them if desired. Thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference, and place them into a large mixing bowl.
2. Peel and dice the mango into bite-sized chunks and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers.
3. Core and dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and add them to the mixture.
4. Finely slice the red onion and add it to the bowl as well.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, black pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper (optional). Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
6. Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
7. Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro over the salad and give it a final toss.
8. Serve immediately for a crisp and refreshing salad, or let it sit in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.9 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1200 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.6 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1366 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
