Description
A vibrant and refreshing mango salad that combines tropical sweetness with crunchy vegetables, perfect for summer gatherings or as a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Select ripe mangoes, peel, and cube them.
- Chop the cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the mango, cucumber, onion, and cilantro, then pour the dressing over and mix gently.
Notes
- Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor.
- Chill the salad for 15-20 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Adjust the dressing to taste, adding more honey or lime juice as desired.
- Prepare ingredients ahead of time but mix the dressing just before serving to maintain crunchiness.
- This recipe serves about 4 as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg