Side

Tropical Cucumber Salad

Crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and juicy mango mingle in a tangy sweet dressing of fish sauce, lime, and brown sugar, finished with fresh cilantro for a bright, refreshing bite.

Recipe and photo by EatingWell, shared here with credit. View the Original

Tropical Cucumber Salad
Total
17 min
Prep
17 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
185
Protein
3g
Carbs
22g
Fat
11g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
15g
Sodium
305mg

Ingredients

  • 3-5 teaspoons fish sauce, (see Shopping Tip)
  • 1 tsp freshly grated lime zest, plus more, for garnish
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 tsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp 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)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. 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.