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    Published: Dec 8, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

    Mango Cucumber Salad

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    Fresh and light, this mango cucumber salad is bursting with the taste of summer! Sweet fruit and herbs combine to make a delicious side salad that comes together in just 10 minutes.

    mango cucumber salad in a white bowl next to a bunch of cilantro.

    Having some super simple side salads up your sleeve is always so good for an impromptu BBQ, picnic or just a tasty evening meal! Much like my kale apple slaw and my pear fennel and mint salad, this recipe is packed with flavour but so quick to come together.

    This mango cucumber salad focuses on fresh produce, and the delicious fragrant herbs of cilantro and mint. It's a perfect accompaniment to a light summer dinner or to serve with a spread of other plates for entertaining!

    Love mango? Be sure to see my popular mango herb slaw as well!

    Jump to:
    • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
    • 🥭 Ingredients
    • 📖 Swaps and variations
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
    • 📋 Frequently asked questions
    • 🥭 How to serve mango salad
    • 🥗 More healthy salad recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐ Why this recipe is so good

    Fresh and light. Juicy mango, refreshing cucumber and fragrant mint are such a lovely combination for a tasty side salad.

    Perfect for summer barbecues and picnics. The refreshing flavours pair so well with grilled skewers, meats, and other plant-based dishes.

    Healthy ingredients. We use wholefoods that are fresh and bursting with healthy nutrients.

    Quick and easy. It takes just ten minutes (or less!) for this mango salad to come together.

    🥭 Ingredients

    individually labelled ingredients to make mango cucumber salad including fresh mint, cilantro and olive oil.

    All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.

    Some pointers on a few of them:

    • Mango - be sure to pick a ripe fruit so that it has that delightful sweetness!
    • Onion - I suggest using either white onion or red onion as they are slightly milder and better for salads. You can also soak your onion if you like. This easy tutorial on taking the bite out of raw onion is helpful.
    • Cilantro and mint - definitely use fresh herbs rather than dried!

    📖 Swaps and variations

    Leave out the onion. If you're not a fan, then simply leave this ingredient out of the salad.

    Swap the herbs. I do think cilantro and mint work to give that slightly tropical 'on vacation' feeling to this salad, but if you're not a fan then parsley or basil are lovely too.

    Swap apple cider vinegar for lemon juice or lime juice. If citrus works for you, then you may like to use it instead.

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    A quick and easy recipe, this mango cucumber salad comes together fast in just a few steps:

    mint dressing in a glass bowl labelled number one.
    cucumber with seeds removed next to a spoonful of cucumber seeds labelled number two.

    Step 1

    Make the mint dressing. Combine the ingredients in a small bowl and give them a good stir or whisk (image 1).

    Step 2

    Prepare the cucumber. Peel the cucumber, and use a small spoon to remove the seeds. Then dice, to similar size pieces as the mango.

    For a quick overview on how to prepare the mango, have a look at my mango coulis post.

    Combine all the ingredients, then drizzle over the mint dressing. Serve and enjoy!

    💭 Recipe tips and notes

    1. De-seed the cucumber. It is down to personal preference, but I find the salad gets too 'wet' if you include the seeds.

    2. Dice the cucumber and mango to roughly similar sizes. I suggest dicing the onion fairly finely so it doesn't overpower the more delicate flavours of the salad.

    3. Adjust the dressing to preference. Prefer more of a tang? Add a little more vinegar (or lemon juice if it works for you). Love herbs? Add a little more mint or cilantro!

    📋 Frequently asked questions

    What is the best way to prepare cucumber for a salad?

    It is down to preference, but for a light dish like this mango cucumber salad I would suggest to peel the cucumber, remove the seeds with a small spoon and then dice into small pieces.

    Can I soak the onion to take out the 'tang'?

    Definitely! Soaking onion in iced water for ten minutes softens the flavours.

    Not a fan of cilantro . . . What can I use instead?

    I suggest extra mint, or perhaps parsley or basil leaves instead.

    🥭 How to serve mango salad

    This light and fresh salad works so well as a side with:

    • BBQ food such as my coconut chicken skewers, pesto chicken skewers and honey ginger grilled chicken.
    • fish dishes, such as my baked panko cod or my cod and sweet potato fish cakes.
    • dinner recipes such as my sweet potato fritters, honey chicken burger or my cream cheese stuffed sweet potato.
    mango cucumber salad with mint dressing in a white bowl.

    🥗 More healthy salad recipes

    Find so many fun and tasty salad recipes, including my quinoa arugula salad and my roasted vegetable pasta salad to enjoy as sides for summer (or winter!) meals. Some recent recipes to try out:

    • Pesto Orzo Salad
    • Cucumber Beetroot Salad
    • Tahini Kale Salad
    • Pak Choi Salad

    I'm always in the kitchen, so come join me on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest to be the first to hear of new recipes! And I love hearing from you - so please do leave a star rating ⭐⭐⭐ or comment below if you have tried the recipe!

    📖 Recipe

    mango cucumber salad in a white bowl next to fresh cilantro leaves.

    Mango Cucumber Salad

    Claire
    This mango cucumber salad is fresh and light, with the best sweetness from the fruit. Pair with BBQ food, or serve for a fun picnic or with dishes for your evening meal.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course BBQ food, Lunch, Party food, Salad
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 279 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 mango de-stoned, peeled, diced
    • ½ English cucumber peeled, deseeded, diced
    • ¼ cup white onion or red onion, finely diced
    • ¼ cup cilantro finely diced

    For the mint dressing

    • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • ⅛ cup mint leaves finely diced
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar*
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
    • pinch salt
    • pinch black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Combine the ingredients for the mint dressing and give them a good stir or whisk. Taste test and adjust to preference.
    • Peel, de-seed and dice the cucumber, and peel and dice the mango into roughly similar sized pieces.
    • Combine the salad ingredients in your serving bowl and drizzle over the dressing. Lightly stir to combine.

    Notes

    *if it works for you, then you can swap the vinegar for lemon juice or lime juice.
    • Dice the mango and cucumber to roughly similar size pieces.
    • I do suggest de-seeding the cucumber as it can make the salad a bit too 'wet' with them.
    • See above in the recipe post for a link to a tutorial to ice the onion if you prefer it to have less 'bite' in flavour.
    • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
     
    Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI)
    All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
    • mango, which scores 1 and has a ? as a liberator. There is a note, 'to be debated. Is often well tolerated'.
    • apple cider vinegar, which scores 1, and black pepper which scores 2.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1453IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
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