Mango Cucumber Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Mango Cucumber Salad is the ultimate warm-weather dish! Juicy, ripe mangoes pair perfectly with crisp English cucumber and crunchy red bell pepper, creating a symphony of textures and colors. Thinly sliced red onion and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro add a zesty kick, while the tangy lime dressing—sweetened with a touch of honey—ties everything together. This quick and easy salad comes together in just 15 minutes and requires no cooking, making it a perfect side dish for summer barbecues, light lunches, or even as a vibrant addition to taco night. Serve it fresh for the ideal balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole mangoes (ripe but firm)
- 1 whole English cucumber
- 1 whole red bell pepper
- 0.5 whole red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 whole lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Peel and dice the mangoes into bite-sized cubes. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Slice the English cucumber in half lengthwise, then cut into thin half-moon slices. Add to the bowl with the mangoes.
Dice the red bell pepper and add it to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and mix it into the salad.
Chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of the lime, olive oil, honey (if using), salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to coat evenly.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice as needed.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1212 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.4 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1677 mg | 36% | |
*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.
