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.

Prep Time 10 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Cooking Method: Vegetables

Courses: Appetizers & Cold Dishes, Snacks

Servings: 1

Description

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.

Ingredients

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