Mango Cucumber Salad
Last updated: March 2022
It takes two to "mango!" And in this case, its partner is cool as a cucumber. This tasty recipe has all of the flavor essentials to make your tastebuds dance for joy. It's tangy, sweet, spicy, and more! Plus, it's a colorful salad abundant in potassium, a nutrient that's commonly low among those on blood pressure medications.1 Yet, it's a necessary mineral to maintain a regular heartbeat, fluid balance, and muscular function.2 But the "heart" of this recipe truly comes from its plant-powered omega-3s, which help improve blood lipids and reduce chronic inflammation – common comorbidities for people with diabetes. Talk about a dish that just won't quit! Use this recipe as a refreshing snack, or pair it with your favorite lean protein for a balanced meal. It's mang-nificent!
Makes 2 servings
Serving Size: ½ salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Ingredients for mango cucumber salad
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 small white onion
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 3 tbsp hemp hearts
- ½ tsp hot sauce
- ½ medium mango
Directions for mango cucumber salad
- In a medium bowl, thinly slice cucumber and onion.
- Cube mango into 1cm thick pieces. Combine to salad mixture. Mix until fully combined.
- In a small bowl, add white wine vinegar, sea salt, hemp hearts, and hot sauce. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Dress salad moments before serving to maintain crispness.
Nutrition facts
Per Serving
- calories: 197
- carbohydrate: 27.5g
- fat: 8g
- fiber: 3.5g
- potassium: 648mg
- protein: 7g
- saturated fat: 259mg
- sugar: 21.5g
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