Description
Brighten up your meals with this refreshing Mango Salad, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. Bursting with vibrant colors and textures, this salad features ripe, juicy mangoes paired with crisp cucumber, crunchy bell peppers, and fragrant cilantro?all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Whether you serve it as a light lunch or as a delightful side dish for barbecues and gatherings, this Mango Salad is sure to impress. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, it?s a healthy option that brings the taste of summer to your table all year round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe mangoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
- Peel and dice the mangoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the red onion; soak in cold water for five minutes if desired for a milder flavor.
- Rinse and chop the cilantro leaves.
- In a large bowl, combine diced mangoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil; season with salt.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
Notes
For added crunch, consider including nuts like cashews or almonds.
Allowing your salad to chill in the fridge for about thirty minutes enhances flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg