Spicy Mango & Cucumber Salad

Prep Time 15 mins
Rest Time 5 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Courses: ,
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Best Season: Summer
Description

This Spicy Mango & Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines the sweetness of ripe mangoes with the crispness of cucumbers, all enhanced by a zesty, spicy dressing. Perfect for summer days, this salad is a quick and easy side dish that pairs well with grilled meats or seafood.

Ingredients
    For the Salad:
  • 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 0.25 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup 0.5 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.25 cup 0.25 fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 0.25 cup 0.25 fresh mint leaves, chopped
    • For the Dressing:
  • 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegan option)
  • 0.5 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
    • For Garnish:
  • 1 tbsp roasted peanuts or cashews, chopped
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
    Prepare the Ingredients
  1. 1
    Peel and dice the mangoes into bite-sized pieces. Slice the cucumber thinly. Thinly slice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the cilantro and mint leaves.
    2. Make the Dressing
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, fish sauce, chili flakes, sesame oil, and grated ginger until well combined.
    3. Assemble the Salad
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, combine mangoes, cucumbers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and mint. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
    4. Garnish and Serve
  4. 4
    Sprinkle roasted peanuts (or cashews) and sesame seeds on top. Let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld (optional but recommended). Serve immediately as a side dish or light snack.
Note
  • For extra spice, add finely chopped Thai chilies.
  • Swap honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  • Serve chilled for the best flavor.
Keywords: Quick, Healthy, Refreshing, Summer, Spicy
Read it online: https://petitepanini.com/recipe/spicy-mango-cucumber-salad/