Mango-Cucumber Salad

Author: AP/Byron Ayanoglu's "125 Best Vegetarian Recipes," Robert Rose, 2004
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Ingredients

Preparation 15 minutes

8-inch section English cucumber, not peeled, cut lengthwise into quarters and thinly sliced
1 green mango, peeled and cut into julienne strips
1/4 cup slivered red onion
3 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (with or without seeds, depending on heat tolerance)
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt to taste


Directions

Place the cucumber and mango in a large bowl. Add the red onions, green onions, half of the cilantro, red pepper and jalapeno. Toss until well mixed.

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, oil and sugar until emulsified. Season to taste with salt. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.

Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and garnish with remaining cilantro. Makes 4 to 6 servings.