Healthy Recipes Healthy Salad Recipes Tropical Cucumber Salad 5.0 (9) 8 Reviews Combine cucumber, avocado and mango with a salty-sweet dressing for a taste of the tropics. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 30, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings, about 1 cup each Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Healthy Immunity High Fiber Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 3-5 teaspoons fish sauce, (see Shopping Tip) 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 teaspoons light brown sugar 1 teaspoon rice vinegar ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 medium English cucumber, cut into 3/4-inch dice 1 avocado, cut into 3/4-inch dice 1 mango, cut into 3/4-inch dice (see Kitchen Tip) ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 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. 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. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 185 Calories 11g Fat 22g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 185 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 22g 8% Dietary Fiber 5g 19% Total Sugars 15g Added Sugars 2g 4% Protein 3g 5% Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Vitamin A 1157IU 23% Vitamin C 41mg 46% Folate 89mcg 22% Sodium 305mg 13% Calcium 30mg 2% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 34mg 8% Potassium 510mg 11% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved