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Mango, Jicama, and Cucumber Salad

Cultural Context

This refreshing salad hails from Mexican cuisine, where vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients are celebrated. It combines the sweetness of mango with the crunch of jicama and cucumber, offering a perfect balance for warm days. Popular at summer gatherings and potlucks, this salad has found its way into various culinary traditions, often enjoyed for its lightness and vibrant colors.

MexicanUSside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 yellow small mangos (peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes)
2 red/green mangos (peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes)
1 medium jicama (peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes)
1 medium cucumber (peeled, seeded, and cut into ½ inch cubes)
dash of cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon chile powder or Tajin
2-3 tablespoons lime juice
Salt to taste

jicama

🥗Healthier: celery

💰Cheaper: carrots

Celery offers a similar crunch with fewer calories.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

1

Peel and dice the mango into small cubes.

2

Peel and julienne the jicama into thin strips.

3

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds.

4

Finely chop the red onion.

5

Chop the cilantro leaves coarsely.

6

In a large bowl, combine the mango, jicama, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.

7

Drizzle lime juice over the salad.

8

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

9

Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

10

Serve immediately for best flavor.

Cooking Techniques

choppingmixing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-free

Also Known As

Mango Jicama SaladCucumber Mango Salad

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