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    Home » Side Dish » Mango Cucumber Salsa (just 5 Ingredients)

    Published: Aug 15, 2019 · Modified: Dec 10, 2019 by Alla · 5 Comments

    Mango Cucumber Salsa (just 5 Ingredients)

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    Mango Salsa is one of those simple and refreshing dishes perfect on a hot summer’s day!

    Mango Salsa

    The simplicity of the salsa, the fresh and ripe ingredients make it a perfect summer dish. The refreshing bursts of flavors really shine here! And it is also very versatile. You can mix it up and add other fruits and veggies to it. This salsa is also great as a side salad to some grilled chicken or on top of fish tacos; the possibilities are endless! 

    But first, the key to a good mango salsa is a perfectly ripe mango.

    How to select a ripe mango? 

    When selecting a mango, you want to consider texture, smell, and sometimes color. 

    Mangos that are bruised, wrinkly (except for champagne mangos) or too soft have passed their peak of ripeness.  Mangos that are firm but have some give when you press the skin and have a sweet aroma near the end should indicate perfect ripeness. Color isn't always a good indicator of ripeness, since not all mango varieties change color,  but I do like to select ones that have some yellow/orange/red coloring on at least part of the skin. And finally, mangos that are too firm will need several days to ripen. 

    After you have selected a ripe mango, the rest is just putting it all together. 

    You will need the following ingredients: 

    • Mango
    • Cucumber
    • Corn (cooked)
    • Cilantro
    • Lime

    First, peel and cut the mango into small cubes. Cut the cucumber into small cubes.  

    Roughly chop up cilantro. Add mango, cucumber, and cilantro to a bowl. 

    Mango Cucumber salsa

    Juice lime and mix all the ingredients in the bowl.

    mango cucumber salsa lime

    Cut corn off the cob, and add to the bowl. Mix, and it's ready to serve. 

    corn on the cob

    That's it! Really! 

    mango salsa

    What I really enjoy about cooking is that you don't have to stick rigidly to a recipe and can get creative by substituting and switch things around. Don’t have corn?  Fine! Leave it out or add some red peppers, or peaches instead. Don't like cilantro, swap it for an herb you do like. 

    mango salsa corn tortilla

    This mango cucumber salsa is a great on top of fish tacos, or as a side salad to grilled chicken. 

    Recipes that complement mango cucumber salsa:

    • Juiciest Chicken Breast in 5 Easy Steps

    Enjoy! xoxo

     

    Mango Salsa and fish tacos
    Mango Cucumber Salsa

    Mango Cucumber Salsa (just 5 Ingredients)

    This easy salsa is healthy and refreshing, a perfect summer side dish. Great paired with grilled chicken, or on top of fish tacos!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 mins

    Ingredients

    • 1 mango, peeled and cubed
    • 1 medium cucumber , cubed
    • 1 corn , cooked and removed from the cob
    • 1 lime, juiced
    • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped

    Instructions

    • Combine mango, cucumber, corn, and cilantro in a bowl. Add the juice of a lime, mix and serve.
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    1. Yana Shapiro says

      October 23, 2020 at 6:32 pm

      This quickly became one of my favourite go to. Sometimes I add peaches and sometimes corn, just depends on the mood. The recipe is loved and approved by all in our family! As always, thank you for a great delicious recipe and ideas that keep adding flavour and healthy food choices to our lifestyle😋

      Reply
    2. Margarita says

      November 01, 2020 at 5:52 pm

      I make the same boring salad every night and really need a change. This one, with the different textures of food and colors,
      Loved it, simple, colourful and very satisfying!

      Reply
    3. Valentina says

      October 08, 2021 at 3:51 am

      Absolutely delicious

      Reply
      • Alla says

        October 08, 2021 at 2:25 pm

        Yeah! so glad we agree 🙂

        Reply
    4. Inna Rosenfeld says

      October 16, 2021 at 6:03 pm

      Followed the steps and it came out great. Added some fresh mint to it. Love how it enhanced the flavors. Thank you!!

      Reply

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