Refreshing Mango Cucumber Salad
A light, fresh, and vibrant summer salad combining sweet mango, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and juicy blueberries with a zesty lime-honey dressing. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or as a refreshing side dish.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 medium mango peeled and diced
- 1 medium cucumber peeled and diced
- ½ cup blueberries rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup for vegan option
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all the ingredients. Rinse blueberries and peel mango, cucumber, and avocado.
- Dice mango, cucumber, and avocado into small, uniform cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine diced mango, cucumber, blueberries, and avocado. Mix gently to keep pieces intact.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the fruit and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top, toss lightly, and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
Notes
For a spicy twist, add diced jalapeños or chili flakes. You can also swap mango with pineapple for a tropical version or add grilled chicken for a complete meal.