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East Africa Mango and Cucumber Salad Recipe
Experience the freshness of East Africa Mango and Cucumber Salad, combining fresh ingredients and a hint of spice, great as a side or a main dish and ready in 35 minutes!
Prep Time
35 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 106 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
African
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber thinly sliced
- 1/2 small red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon peanut oil
- 2 cups chopped seeded tomato
- 1 red or green jalapeno seeded and minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Dash of cinnamon
- 2 champagne mangoes pitted and diced
- 3 Tablespoons chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
- 1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Toss together the cucumber, onion, salt, and garlic in a colander. Let stand for 20 minutes to drain.
- Meanwhile, toss together peanut oil, tomato, jalapeno, cumin, cinnamon, and mango in a large bowl.
- Add the cucumber mixture to the bowl and toss to combine. Garnish with peanuts, cilantro, and lime juice.
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Notes
- Store this Mango Cucumber Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for optimal freshness. If it has been stored in the fridge, simply take it out a few minutes before serving it.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
106kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
199mg
(8%)
Potassium
359mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1250IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 199mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 359mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1250IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.