Vegan Mango Avocado Cucumber Salad

Cucumber is my first choice for a salad. Isn’t it incredible that this flavorless humble vegetable adds so much texture to any salad? Slice it up add black salt and lemon juice and you have a delicious snack for yourself. This Mango and Cucumber salad is made with simple ingredients from the pantry and is just 5 minutes recipe. Rich in a blend of spicy, savory, sweet and tangy flavors from maple syrup and lemon juice, this is a hearty salad and an amazing summer side dish! This is not the first time I am using any fruit with cucumbers in a salad. The Apple cucumber mint salad was a hit and I wanted to try tangy fruit this time. Experiment with flavors and make your own sauce and enjoy this nutrition packed salad with boiled rice, wrap it in a taco or have it as is. More Flavorful Healthy Salads: Moroccan Chickpea Cucumber Salad, Cucumber Apple Salad, Tzatziki Cucumber Salad, Mashed Potato Cucumber Salad.

Why Would You Love This Recipe?

Simple Ingredients. Flavorful and Healthy Salad. A blend of savory, spicy, tangy and Sweet flavors. No Cream, No Mayo, yet creamy salad with melt-in-mouth flavor. Vegan and Gluten Free. Perfect Summer Salad. Kids Friendly. The Best Mango and Cucumber Salad Recipe Ever!

Ingredients

See the recipe card for exact ratio of ingredients.

For The Cucumber Salad

Fresh English Cucumbers- I love the seedless mildly sweet English Cucumbers. They don’t leave lot of water and are perfect for adding crunchy texture to the salad. Mango- I love tangy and sweet flavors from mango. They add creamy texture. I have used local variety-Honey Mango or Chausa Aam. Feel free to use any good variety. Avocado- avocado adds color and creaminess. It has no flavor of its own and blends easily with each component of this salad. Packed with healthy fats, vitamin K, C, minerals, it adds perfect nutrition. Onion- Red onions works best. You may also use spring onions. Tomato- I have used fresh tomato and you would love their addition. Salt- Normal table salt. Red Chili powder-If you like Spicy kick in salad, add the red chili powder. Adjust the heat. Garlic Powder- You may also use fresh garlic cloves. Mint leaves for garnishing- Feel free to use cilantro.

For The Salad Sauce

Maple Syrup- The sweetness from Maple Syrup balances the tangy and spicy flavors. Lemon Juice- Freshly squeezed lemon juice works best. Sesame Oil- Adds strong flavor to the salad.

How To Make Mango and Cucumber Salad

Step 1. Prepare Ingredients

Wash, dry and chop all the veggies- cucumber (I love them without peeling off), mango chunks, avocado, onion and tomato. Also, roughly chop mint leaves.

Step 2. Combine Vegetables

In a large bowl, mix the chopped avocado, mango, cucumber, onion, and tomato. Add salt, garlic powder and red chili powder.

Step 3. Make the sauce

In a small glass or jar, add fresh lemon juice, sesame oil and maple syrup. Mix it well.

Step 4. Dress the Salad

Pour the sauce over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.

Step 5. Serve It

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for a short time before serving. Enjoy!

Expert Tips

To prevent the salad from becoming soggy, store the dressing separately and add it just before serving. Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep fresh for up to 1-2 days. Ensure the container is well-sealed to avoid the absorption of odors from other foods in the refrigerator.