Mango Cucumber Salad
Sweet mangos, cool cucumbers, and a a hint of spicy red pepper make this mango cucumber salad the perfect light accompaniment at summer picnics and BBQs.
Servings: 6
Calories: 63kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 mangoes diced
- 1 English cucumber diced
- ½ cup red onion diced
- ½ cup red pepper diced
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Peel and dice mangoes. Chop cucumber into small chunks. Finely dice onion and red pepper.
- Combine mangoes, cucumber, red onion, and red pepper in a large bowl. Squeeze the juice of one lime, and add to the the salad. Add white wine vinegar and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Tips for Making Mango Cucumber Salad
- Be sure mangoes are ripe. They will be soft to the touch and fragrant.
- Chop mango and cucumber into similar size cubes for uniformity.
- Finely dice the onion and red pepper into smaller pieces.
- Use fresh lime juice.
- Optional: Allow salad to marinate for an hour to absorb the flavors and spices.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1287IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg