Mango and Cucumber Salad

Name: Mango and Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2 ripe mangoes, diced; 1 English cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced; 1 tsp habanero pepper, minced; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp peanut oil; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 tsp salt

A refreshing West African salad combining sweet ripe mango and crisp cucumber tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Finished with a touch of spicy chili and crunchy roasted peanuts.

15 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

West AfricanSaladNo-CookVegetarianVeganPescatarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

2 ripe mangoes, diced
1 English cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
1 tsp habanero pepper, minced
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp peanut oil
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp peanut oil, and 1/2 tsp salt to form the dressing.
2

Add 2 diced ripe mangoes, 1 diced English cucumber, 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, and 1 tsp minced habanero pepper to the bowl.
3

Toss gently until all ingredients are coated evenly.
4

Top with 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.

Questions

How long does Mango and Cucumber Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Mango and Cucumber Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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