Description
A vibrant and refreshing mango salad bursting with tropical sweetness and crunch, perfect for summer gatherings or as a light side dish.
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 and prepare the mango by peeling and cubing it.
- Chop the cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
- Mix the dressing by whisking together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine the mango, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Notes
- Freshness is key; use ripe 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 needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to customize with additional ingredients like avocado or nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg