Tropical Cucumber Salad

Rating: 4.91 stars
11 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 10
  • 4 star values: 1
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Combine cucumber, avocado and mango with a salty-sweet dressing for a taste of the tropics. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2007

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Ingredients

Directions

  • Whisk fish sauce to taste, lime zest, lime juice, oil, brown sugar, vinegar and crushed red pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add cucumber, avocado, mango and cilantro; gently toss to coat. Serve garnished with lime zest, if desired.

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Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour.

Shopping Tip: Fish sauce is a pungent Southeast Asian condiment; find it in large supermarkets and Asian markets.

Kitchen Tip: To peel and cut a mango: 1. Slice both ends off the mango, revealing the long, slender seed inside. Set the fruit upright on a work surface and remove the skin with a sharp knife. 2. With the seed perpendicular to you, slice the fruit from both sides of the seed, yielding two large pieces. 3. Turn the seed parallel to you and slice the two smaller pieces of fruit from each side. 4. Cut the fruit into the desired shape.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: about 1 cup
Per Serving:
185 calories; 11.3 g total fat; 1.4 g saturated fat; 305 mg sodium. 510 mg potassium; 21.6 g carbohydrates; 5.4 g fiber; 14 g sugar; 2.7 g protein; 1157 IU vitamin a iu; 41 mg vitamin c; 89 mcg folate; 30 mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 34 mg magnesium; 2 g added sugar;
Exchanges:

1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit, 2 fat

Reviews (10)

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11 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 10
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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FreshCilantro
Rating: 5 stars
07/11/2017
Easy to make and very flavorful. The ingredients blend together beautifully. Read More
Cally
Rating: 5 stars
03/28/2017
Great flavor Read More
Tawnya Morris Matthews
Rating: 5 stars
09/05/2016
I wanted a recipe that came as close as possible to a salad I have at our Thai restaurant. This is the best! I added chopped scallions a tbs of fresh grated ginger 12 cherry tomatoes deseeded and sliced and left out the avocado. I ate it all for dinner that evening! Read More
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zimmernb@aol.com
Rating: 5 stars
08/25/2016
Amazing salad! Throw some cooked shrimp on top and you have a delicious dinner! Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 4 stars
11/03/2011
Delicious and Fresh tasting Light and fresh I did modify somewhat. I used pineapple instead of mango (had in fridge) and I added red bell pepper a jalapeno and some shredded lettuce leaves to give it more bulk as there was plenty of dressing..... Pros: Easy Cons: None Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
This was really easy to make and a great hit with friends. I substituted the fish sauce with caramalized sugar water and added salt. It was perfect. Read More
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EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
Asian-inspired taste and super easy to make. A hit at potlucks always! Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
I LOVE this salad! I added a bit more red pepper to spice things up a notch but otherwise ran the recipe as is. If you are not going to serve it right away I would suggest cutting the avocado and mango into larger pieces as they do tend to soften up a bit. Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/29/2011
This salad was great and went well with the Ginger-Coconut Chicken recipe! I would peel the cucumber don't like the thick peel. Read More
mandorc@aol.com
Rating: 5 stars
10/29/2011
Amazing Flavors Amazing! I couldn't get enough. This by far is probably one of the best recipes on here. A must try!!! Pros: Healthy!!! Read More
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