Crispy Peanut Cucumber Mango Salad

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• The Sweet & Savory Balance: The combination of soy sauce and big mango creates a unique “salty-sweet” profile that makes this salad more addictive than your standard garden variety.
• Texture Overload: Between the crisp cucumber, the creamy avocado, and the crunch of roasted peanuts, every bite offers a different mouthfeel.
• Pantry-Friendly Dressing: You only need three basic ingredients to create a dressing that ties the tropical fruit and fresh vegetables together seamlessly.

Key Ingredients

• Big Mango: Provides a lush, tropical sweetness. Ensure it is ripe but still firm enough to hold its shape when cubed.
• Roasted Peanuts: These are the “crunch factor” that elevates the dish, providing a deep, toasted flavor that grounds the brightness of the fruit.
• Avocado: Adds a necessary healthy fat and a buttery texture that helps the light dressing cling to the other ingredients.

✅Quick Tips: To prevent the avocado from browning and the cucumber from going soft, toss the salad gently and serve it immediately after dressing.

Key Steps

• #1 The Thin Slice Chop: Slice the cucumber, so it creates volumn

• #2 The Red Onion Soak: Thinly slice the red onion; if you want a milder flavor, soak the slices in ice water for 5 minutes before adding them to the bowl.
• #3 The Emulsion: Whisk the olive oil and soy sauce vigorously until they are unified before drizzling over the salad.
• #4 The Final Garnish: Add the roasted peanuts at the very last second to ensure they stay perfectly “crispy” until the first bite.

Crispy Peanut Cucumber Mango Salad

The ultimate summer side dish that balances the creamy richness of peanut butter with the hydrating crunch of cucumber and the vibrant sweetness of mango.

Author: Aila Lin Cooking Method: Vegetables Courses: Appetizers & Cold Dishes, Snacks Recipe Keys: Q Quick & Easy

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Prep Time 10 mins Total Time 10 mins Servings: 1

Ingredients

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• 1 cucumber
• ¹⁄₂ red onion
• ¹⁄₂ big mango
• 1 avocado
• A pinch of roasted peanuts

Dressing:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• A pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Place the sliced thin cucumber, red onion, mango, and avocado into a large mixing bowl.
2. Add in the olive oil and soy sauce and a small pinch of salt.
3. Mix very gently to avoid mashing the avocado and mango.
4. Transfer to a serving dish and top with a generous pinch of roasted peanuts for that signature crispy finish. Serve immediately.

Keywords: Mango Cucumber Salad, Peanut Dressing, Healthy Summer Salad