Cucumber Mango Salad
Submitted by Linda Oxford and Jim Rice
Ingredients
- 1 mango
- 1 cucumber
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp white sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber well to remove wax or other residues. For a decorative look, peel alternating strips of the peel, then slice the cucumber into half-rounds.
- Cut the mango into slices by first cutting off both rounded “cheeks.” Score flesh of the mango into strips using a sharp paring knife. Use a spoon to scoop the flesh from the skin. Cut the mango slices in half so that they are more similar in size to the cucumber slices.
- Next, prepare the dressing by combining the rice vinegar, sugar, salt and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the sliced cucumber and mango to a large bowl, then pour the dressing over top. Stir to combine the ingredients and coat the cucumber and mango in dressing. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat. Stir well before serving each time to redistribute the dressing.
Notes
I’m not sure there is anything more summery than this Cucumber Mango Salad. It perfectly marries sweet, sour, and spicy flavors with that whoosh of cucumber freshness, for a light and refreshing summer side dish. The salad holds up moderately well in the refrigerator, the flavors blending even further as the cucumber and mango marinate in the dressing. It’ll hold up for about three days in the refrigerator, if it’s not all eaten by then!
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