Name: Tropical Cucumber Salad
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
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; 0.25 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); 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Tropical Cucumber Salad

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Combine cucumber, avocado and mango with a salty-sweet dressing for a taste of the tropics.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on March 30, 2020

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings, about 1 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Healthy Immunity High Fiber Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie

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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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

185	Calories
11g	Fat
22g	Carbs
3g	Protein

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.