Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad perfect for summer, combining fresh vegetables and fruits with a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced or cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, cored and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or mint (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, bell pepper, mango, and onion.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
- Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or mint if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the dressing right before serving for best results.
- Feel free to swap out ingredients based on what’s in season or what you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg